Starlink vs. T-Mobile Home Internet: Which Rural ISP Is Best?

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Is Starlink or T-Mobile Home Internet better?

Starlink and T-Mobile Home Internet offer pretty similar speeds, but there are a couple of stark differences when it comes to availability and prices. Starlink is available virtually everywhere, even on the go. That said, CNET recommends going with Starlink. For rural Americans, you may find yourself on T-Mobile's long waitlist (currently with over a million people in queue) to sign up for service. But Starlink is far from perfect. Service ranges from $120 to as much as $250 monthly -- and that's not including the steep up-front costs of equipment. T-Mobile Home Internet, on the other hand, is significantly cheaper than Starlink.