In an effort to prevent resellers from buying antennas in one region (where hardware is cheaper) and selling them in another, Starlink is imposing a new “Rate outside the region“for their satellite internet kits activated “outside the region in which they were originally sold.”
Starlink has designated these six specific regions: the United States and Canada, Europe, Asia, Africa, Latin America, and Oceania. The company only says that the fee is “possible” for activations (it’s not a guarantee), but it’s high enough to be a deterrent.
For the Standard and Standard Actuated kits, the fee is $200, but for the Starlink Mini, it's $300. That's in U.S. currency, but Starlink also warns that the fee “may be applied in U.S. dollars or local currency,” which could make it even more expensive depending on the currency exchange. The company has shared a breakdown of which countries The fee will be charged in US dollars or local currency.
To avoid paying, Starlink recommends purchasing antennas directly from the company or from an “authorized retailer within your region.”