So we get 3 new weapons available today.
https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/transmission/19038-December-2022-Subscriber-Promotions
Grey/Pink? FS-9
Red S-71
Purple Coda
While true, on a recurring sub you can be automatically paying prior to any announcement of the gear. Which is also another step in why the whole subscriber system needs an overhaul given the reduction in content lately.
We still get monthly flair, just no way of knowing what it is until we get it, which is not good marketing since we are basically buying an unknown product. Plus the lessened content YoY hasn't helped.
If you can float the $100+ USD per month, Starlink may be a good alternative. So far the few people I know who have it seem to have had little issues besides noticeable speed difference as constellations change.