Source : The Verge
HAWTHORNE, California, November 10, 2026 – SpaceX has unveiled the Starlink Mini 2, a second-generation portable satellite internet terminal that adds a removable battery so the dish can run without an external power source. The announcement was made by Starlink on Tuesday and reported by The Verge.
Starlink says the Mini 2 can deliver up to 4.5 hours of connectivity on a single charge using a quick-swap battery, or run continuously when plugged in over USB-C. The battery can be swapped without tools, and additional batteries are sold separately. The battery is a 71 watt-hour pack that weighs about 490 grams, according to published specifications, and it charges over USB-C at up to 60 watts.
The Verge described the device as an all-in-one unit that combines the dish, a Wi-Fi router and now a battery in a body about the size of a laptop. Despite the added battery, the Mini 2 is thinner than the original Mini, at 23.1 millimetres against 38.5 millimetres. It is slightly heavier, at around 1.6 kilograms (3.5 pounds) including the battery and kickstand, and it keeps an IP67 rating for dust and water resistance, so it can be used outdoors.
Other changes reported include an upgrade from Wi-Fi 5 to Wi-Fi 6, with coverage of up to about 167 square metres (1,800 square feet), a physical power button, battery indicator lights, a built-in kickstand and a standard tripod mount. Starlink says users need only a clear view of the sky to get online in about 60 seconds.
On price and availability, Starlink’s website says preorders are open by invitation for select customers in the United States and are “coming soon” to more customers and countries. The Verge reported, citing users on X who shared screenshots of their invitations, that the dish is priced at $999 and includes a year of Roam Unlimited service that SpaceX values at $2,100. Other outlets reported that a refundable deposit is required and that first shipments are expected in mid-December. Starlink’s public storefront does not list a hardware price, so these figures come from invitations and customer emails rather than from an official price announcement.
For travellers, campers and people working in remote areas, the main change is independence from a power supply. The original Mini needed an external power source, which meant carrying extra equipment, and third-party battery packs filled the gap. The Mini 2 builds a battery solution into the design instead.
No pricing or release date for Malaysia has been announced. For now, the invitation-only preorders apply to selected customers in the United States, and Starlink has not said when other countries will be included.
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