Satellite internet provider Starlink has announced a 6.4% increase in its monthly residential internet service price in Jamaica. The price will jump from $7,000 to $7,450, starting from June 18. This increase was communicated to customers via email. Starlink attributes the price hike to the ongoing expansion of its network capacity, coverage, and reliability to meet the rising demand for high-speed internet services. The company stated that the demand for Starlink reflects the value and investment in affordable, high-performance products and services amidst rising global operating costs. Customers will continue to enjoy unlimited data for 4K streaming, gaming, video calls, and high-speed connectivity. This increase comes as demand for alternatives to traditional broadband providers grows across Jamaica and the wider Caribbean, particularly in rural and underserved areas where fiber-based internet infrastructure is limited. The price adjustment also reflects broader inflationary pressures affecting telecommunications and digital infrastructure providers worldwide, who have faced higher equipment, launch, and operating costs in recent years.