Cost to Run a Starlink Dish in Texas
Texas's average residential electricity rate is 15.9¢/kWh as of July 2026 — the 22nd cheapest in the country, 13% below the U.S. average. At typical usage (24 hours/day (always on)), a starlink dish here costs $6.96 per month.
Per hour
1.0¢
at 40–75 W
Per day
$0.23
24 hours/day (always on)
Per month
$6.96
44 kWh
Per year
$83.57
526 kWh
By usage level in Texas
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (12 hrs/day) | $0.11 | $3.48 | $41.79 |
| Typical (24 hrs/day) | $0.23 | $6.96 | $83.57 |
| Heavy (24 hrs/day) | $0.46 | $13.92 | $167 |
Texas vs. the rest of the country
Monthly cost at typical usage.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to run a starlink dish in Texas?
At Texas's current average residential rate of 15.9¢/kWh (July 2026), a starlink dish with typical usage costs about $0.23 per day, $6.96 per month, or $83.57 per year.
Is running a starlink dish in Texas more expensive than average?
No — it's cheaper. Texas's rate is about 13% below the U.S. average: $6.96 per month here versus $8.01 nationally.
What does electricity cost in Texas right now?
Texas residents pay an average of 15.9¢ per kWh as of July 2026 — the 22nd cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.