A ‘big, beautiful deal’, America’s aerospace ‘revolution’ and other commentary Elon Musk’s SpaceX has unveiled a premium version of its “Starlink” broadband internet service that it claims is lightning fast — but it won’t come cheap. Dubbed “Starlink Premium,” the top-tier version costs a whopping $2,500 for a WiFi router, antenna and tripod. Once the antenna is installed, the service will carry a monthly fee of $500. Musk confirmed the launch of Starlink Premium on his Twitter account. SpaceX is currently accepting $500 deposits for the premium antennas, which are larger than those required for its basic service tier. The first deliveries are expected in the second quarter of 2022. “Starlink Premium has more than double the antenna capability of Starlink, delivering faster internet speeds and higher throughput for the highest demand users, including businesses,” Starlink’s website says. Starlink Premium provides a noticeable performance boost compared to the company’s basic service. The company notes subscribers can expect download speeds of 150 to 500 megabits per second, up from 50 to 150 megabits per second for the original.