Starlink in Ontario: What Rural Households Need to Know in 2026

This guide covers what matters for Starlink in Ontario in 2026: how well rural areas are covered, which public programs apply, how to install for local weather, and what else is available.

Rural and remote coverage

Federal evaluation data shows Ontario had more households without 50/10 Mbps service than any other province, about 245,000 at the time of the review. Many of them are in northern and First Nations communities.

Provincial and local programs

Ontario announced a $100 million deal with SpaceX in November 2024, called ONSAT, to connect about 15,000 rural and northern homes and businesses. The province cancelled it in March 2025. The province has kept the settlement amount confidential, and officials have said they are looking for an alternative provider. Private Starlink subscriptions weren't affected.

Federal funding

The federal Universal Broadband Fund is a $3.225 billion program to bring 50/10 Mbps internet to 98% of Canadian households by the end of 2026 and 100% by 2030. As of May 2026, ISED reports that 97.4% of all households, and 87.4% of rural households, had access to 50/10 Mbps service. The fund pays for infrastructure projects, not rebates for individual households.

Installing for northern winters and cottage country

In the north, expect deep snow and cold. Cottage owners should look at Roam plans or pausing service off-season, and secure the dish before winter.

Rogers Satellite for phones

Rogers Satellite runs on Starlink and connects compatible, unlocked phones where there's no cell coverage. It's included on new Rogers 5G+ plans. Otherwise it costs $10/month for 12 months for existing Rogers customers, or $15/month for anyone else, including customers of other carriers. Check Rogers' coverage information to confirm service in your area.

Alternatives to Starlink in Ontario

Local ISPs, Xplore, and fibre projects funded by the federal and provincial programs.

Telesat, a Canadian company, is building a low-Earth-orbit network called Lightspeed. Ottawa has a $600 million agreement to buy Lightspeed capacity for internet providers serving hard-to-reach communities. We couldn't confirm a direct-to-household Lightspeed offer as of October 2026.

What Starlink costs

We couldn't confirm current Canadian Starlink prices from an official source on October 14, 2026. Enter your address at starlink.com/ca to see the plans and prices for your location.

Frequently asked questions

Is Starlink available in Ontario?

Starlink sells service in Canada. Check your exact address on starlink.com/ca to confirm availability and see current prices.

Does Rogers Satellite work in Ontario?

Rogers Satellite runs on Starlink and costs $10 to $15 a month unless your plan includes it. Check Rogers' coverage information for your area.

What happened to Ontario's Starlink deal?

Ontario cancelled the $100 million contract in March 2025 and hasn't disclosed the settlement amount.