Does VoIP work over Starlink?

Yes, VoIP can work over Starlink. Starlink uses low Earth orbit satellites which provide much lower latency than older satellite services, making voice calls possible. However, call quality can still vary depending on network conditions.

Is Starlink good enough for phone calls?

Starlink is generally good enough for phone calls, especially for households in rural or hard to reach areas. While latency is higher than fibre, most modern VoIP services can compensate for this and still deliver clear calls.

Will a digital landline work with Starlink in the UK?

Yes, a digital landline can work with Starlink in the UK. As long as Starlink provides a stable internet connection, VoIP based landlines like Phonely can operate normally.

What are the downsides of using VoIP over Starlink?

The main downsides are higher latency and occasional jitter, which can cause short delays or brief call interruptions. These issues are far less severe than with older satellite internet services but are still worth considering.

Does Phonely work with Starlink?

Yes, Phonely works with Starlink. Phonely is designed to operate on a wide range of internet connections, including satellite broadband, and includes features that help maintain call reliability.

Is VoIP over Starlink suitable for elderly users?

Yes. When paired with a simple digital landline service, VoIP over Starlink can be suitable for elderly users, especially in rural areas. Services like Phonely allow people to keep their existing phone and number, reducing complexity.

VoIP Over Starlink: Is It Possible With Phonely?

Written by Phonely Team, on 16 May, 2024. Last updated 16 Jan, 2026

Updated January 2026

Starlink has introduced a new lower cost broadband plan in the UK, priced from £35 per month and offering speeds of up to 100Mbps. This guide has been updated to reflect the latest Starlink pricing, performance, and what it means for using VoIP and digital landlines over satellite broadband.

If you live in a rural or hard to reach area and struggle to get reliable fibre, Starlink combined with a digital landline can now be a genuinely practical option.

What is Starlink’s new £35 broadband plan?

Starlink is now a household name in UK broadband, and it pairs perfectly with Phonely’s Home VoIP line.

Starlink’s new entry level broadband plan is designed to make satellite internet more accessible for everyday households.

The key details include:

Pricing from £35 per month
Typical download speeds between 50 and 100Mbps – faster speeds available with more expensive plans
UK wide coverage, including rural locations
Lower priority traffic during busy periods compared to premium plans

While this plan is not designed for heavy commercial use, it is more than capable of supporting everyday browsing, streaming, and voice calls.

For households preparing for the UK landline switch off, this change makes Starlink a far more realistic option than it was just a few months ago.

Can VoIP work over satellite broadband?

Yes, VoIP can work over satellite broadband, but there is one important difference compared to fibre or FTTC.

Latency.

Starlink uses low Earth orbit satellites, which significantly reduces delay compared to older satellite systems. However, latency is still higher than a fixed line connection.

In real terms, this may mean:

A slight delay at the start of a call
Very occasional pauses during conversation
Minor responsiveness issues during peak times

Once a call is established, most people find the experience perfectly usable for normal home phone calls.

When you rely on services such as Starlink or traditional broadband to power your communication you should ensure you have a backup. As when these systems are not working in a power outage, you will not be able to make calls to the emergency services such as 999. At Phonely, we recommend that you invest in a UPS (uninterruptible power supply – battery) to have on standby, just in case.

Why Phonely works well over Starlink

Phonely’s digital landline service is designed to work reliably across a wide range of internet connections, not just perfect fibre lines.

This makes it particularly well suited to satellite broadband.

Key reasons include:

Low bandwidth voice codecs that prioritise call stability
Intelligent call handling to reduce dropouts
Support for VoIP adapters that work with standard home phones
A mobile call app that can act as a fallback option

You do not need a flawless connection to make and receive calls. You need a stable one, and Starlink’s new lower cost plan delivers that for many rural homes.

What about call quality and reliability?

For most households, call quality over Starlink is clear and consistent.

You may notice:

A small delay when the call first connects
Rare, brief pauses during busy periods

You are unlikely to experience:

Echo
Robotic or distorted voices
Frequent dropped calls

For people who rely on their landline for calls from doctors, family, or essential services, this setup works well in day to day use.

Phonely also includes features that add reassurance, such as offline alerts and call recording, which can be especially helpful where connectivity varies.

Is Starlink suitable as a home landline replacement?

For many rural UK households, the answer is yes.

If fibre broadband is unavailable, Starlink combined with a VoIP service like Phonely can offer:

A future ready alternative ahead of the PSTN switch off
The ability to keep your existing landline number
Continued use of your current home phone
Modern call protection features unavailable on traditional lines

The introduction of the £35 plan significantly lowers the cost barrier and makes this setup viable for far more people.

Final thoughts

Starlink’s new lower cost UK broadband plan is a major step forward for rural connectivity. At just £35 per month and with speeds of up to 100Mbps, it opens the door to reliable digital voice services in areas that have long been underserved.

VoIP over Starlink is not only possible with Phonely. It is practical, affordable, and ready for everyday home use.

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