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Compare Standard, Mini and 5G on one bill.

Enter current hardware, installation, monthly service, taxes, fees and credits. See each selected-period total and its cost crossover without sending form data anywhere.

Editorial standardRuns locally · Zero paid APIs · No hands-on performance claim

Starlink Standard scenario
Starlink Mini scenario
5G home internet scenario

Cost-only result

Enter current costs to compare

Starlink Standard$0.00$0.00 effective monthly
Starlink Mini$0.00$0.00 effective monthly
5G$0.00$0.00 effective monthly
Starlink Standard net upfront
$0.00
Starlink Standard monthly recurring
$0.00
Starlink Mini net upfront
$0.00
Starlink Mini monthly recurring
$0.00
5G net upfront
$0.00
5G monthly recurring
$0.00
highest-to-lowest spread
$0.00
Standard · Estimated crossover against 5G

No positive crossover from these inputs

Mini · Estimated crossover against 5G

No positive crossover from these inputs

This compares only the amounts you entered. It does not compare coverage, speed, latency, uptime, obstruction tolerance, congestion, installation suitability or support.

Verify eligibility before buying hardware

Verify eligibility before buying hardware

Check the exact Starlink model, seller, package, returns and warranty eligibility at Walmart. Separately confirm that Starlink or a 5G provider serves the address or travel use under current terms.

Check Starlink Standard at Walmart →Check Starlink Mini at Walmart →Check T-Mobile address eligibility ↗Check Verizon address eligibility ↗

Walmart retailer links are monetized · T-Mobile and Verizon links are neutral official sources · Recheck all live prices and terms

What belongs in the estimate?

  1. Enter the full hardware checkout amount, not an advertised monthly equivalent.
  2. Add mounts, longer cable runs, professional installation, mesh Wi-Fi and backup power only when your setup needs them.
  3. For 5G, include gateway, activation, monthly taxes or fees and any equipment return obligation.
  4. Treat temporary credits as finite amounts and recalculate when the offer changes.

Compare the same use case and the same ownership period.

The tool adds net upfront costs to recurring service and fees over the period you choose. Credits reduce the relevant scenario but never make its net upfront amount negative. No provider price is embedded because plans, permitted use, address eligibility, taxes, retailer listings and promotions can change.

Cost cannot answer the coverage question.

SmarterBuyLab has not installed or performance-tested Starlink, T-Mobile Home Internet or Verizon 5G Home Internet. Check address eligibility, a suitable Starlink installation location, current service terms and the exact retailer package before paying.

Frequently asked questions

Does this calculator fetch live Starlink or 5G prices?

No. Enter the current amounts shown for your address and checkout. The tool runs locally in the browser and makes no pricing API request.

Why does the result not compare internet speed?

Cost does not establish coverage or performance. SmarterBuyLab has not installed or performance-tested these services, so the calculator does not infer speed, latency, congestion, uptime or obstruction results.

Does buying a Starlink kit include an active service plan?

Hardware and service eligibility are separate checks. Confirm the current activation process, address eligibility and plan terms before buying or installing a retail kit.