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Starlink is a satellite internet constellation constructed by SpaceX providing a low latency, broadband internet system to meet the needs of consumers across the globe.
Problems in the last 24 hours
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Most Reported Problems
The following are the most recent problems reported by Starlink users through our website.
- Internet (52%)
- Total Blackout (21%)
- Wi-fi (19%)
- E-mail (3%)
- TV (3%)
- Phone (2%)
Live Outage Map
The most recent Starlink outage reports came from the following cities:
| City | Problem Type | Report Time |
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 Guayaquil
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Total Blackout | 4 hours ago |
 Étrelles
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Total Blackout | 7 hours ago |
 Buxton
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Wi-fi | 9 hours ago |
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Étrelles
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Total Blackout | 11 hours ago |
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Guayaquil
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Total Blackout | 19 hours ago |
 Blackburn
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Internet | 1 day ago |
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Starlink Issues Reports
Latest outage, problems and issue reports in social media:
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ebo (@ebo22king) reported@SpaceX @Starlink When will Starlink have a stable signal?
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Markus (@Markusxx79) reportedUse of #Starlink terminals in #Iran: Technical and legal hurdles: Starlink terminals – consisting of a flat satellite dish ("Dishy"), Wi-Fi router, and accessories – are not freely available in Iran. Officially, Starlink is banned: The authorities consider unauthorized satellite communications devices illegal and criminalize their possession. Anyone caught faces serious charges, including espionage. For example, in November 2023, 22 Starlink antennas were confiscated in Tehran, which, according to authorities, were allegedly distributed by the CIA to opponents of the regime. Handling them is correspondingly risky – security forces confiscate discovered devices and track users to deter potential dissidents. Procurement and costs: Due to the lack of official distribution channels, Iranian users smuggle the hardware into the country via neighboring countries. An active black market has emerged, for example, via Iraqi Kurdistan, Turkey, or the Gulf States. Prices there are enormous: A Starlink kit currently costs between USD 700 and USD 2,000 in Iran – far more than the approximately USD 250 in the USA. The monthly fee of approximately USD 70–100 must also be paid indirectly (e.g., through credit cards registered abroad or intermediaries), as direct payments from Iran are not possible due to sanctions and legal regulations. These high costs severely limit the user base. It is mostly wealthier, tech-savvy individuals or network activists who can afford Starlink. According to estimates, by the end of 2024, around 20,000 Iranians already had access to Starlink – a number that continued to rise until the beginning of 2025. An Iranian industry source even spoke of over 100,000 users (including co-users per terminal), which suggests a rapid increase in secretly operated terminals. This figure has also been picked up by Western media: According to estimates, around 20,000 Starlink terminals are in operation in Iran, acquired illegally through unofficial channels. Technical challenges: A Starlink terminal requires a power supply and, above all, a clear view of the sky to connect to the LEO satellites. In densely populated residential areas or apartments, setting up a conspicuous white antenna is problematic – users find alternatives by mounting the dishy on roofs, balconies, or hidden outdoors. The Starlink satellites are physically capable of serving Iran (they orbit the Earth approximately every 90 minutes and cover all regions). Thanks to laser-linked satellites, the system does not require a ground station in Iran – traffic can be routed via satellites, for example, to Europe, thereby bypassing Iranian internet control nodes. Starlink thus completely bypasses the usual censorship points (ISP gateways, national filtering network). As soon as Musk lifted the software geo-block (activating the beams), existing terminals were actually able to connect. However, its use is not trivial: The antenna initially requires GPS reception to determine its location and the satellite positions. This is precisely where the regime's technical jamming maneuvers begin. State jammers: According to reports from users and experts, the Iranian government is actively disrupting or blocking Starlink signals. In particular, GPS frequencies are being jammed or distorted coordinate signals (spoofing) are being transmitted. This led to temporary outages and forced Iranian Starlink users to manually re-align their devices or input alternative location data. Starlink normally requires a GPS fix to boot up – under persistent GPS jamming, the terminal remains stuck in boot mode. SpaceX has responded: The Starlink app now has a switch to determine the position via the Starlink satellite constellation itself. This method is slower, but a workaround for locally unreliable GPS. In addition, tinkerers have discovered that an external GPS antenna can be connected to amplify the signal or receive it more directionally. Such hardware modifications—e.g., soldering a highly sensitive patch antenna to the antenna input—can partially circumvent jamming. Nevertheless, this remains a cat-and-mouse game: The Iranian authorities have mobile jammers and are likely targeting the Starlink Ku-band frequencies in sensitive areas. However, they have not yet been able to completely block the service. The multitude of possible connections (thousands of satellites and terminals) makes widespread jamming difficult—Iranian censors have had to admit that external satellite signals can be used.
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I'm a Dad (@JVRising) reported@PeterRHann1 Quickly reading the headline, I thought they shot down a starlink satellite with a laser.
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EverlastingLite (@BrandyAEckroth) reportedWhat is happening with Starlink the MbPS has gone to 50 and the service is intermittent near SF anyone else having to unplug their router several times a day
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Patrick Purnell (@purnellpa) reported@SpaceX @Starlink Aborted do to poor signal from vehicle
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TwinSteel (@SteelTwin) reportedI personally decided on StarLink for my residential Internet Service, because within the next year or so - I plan on leaving Land and Cruising on a Live-Aboard Full Time, and I figure the StarLink would work well in the transition from Land to Sea... Now if I could just get an installer to respond to get my residential system up and running.
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Johnny Time (@spacenukej) reported@SpaceflightNow 57th Starlink launch this year and aiming for 170 Falcon flights? Absolute madness (in the best way). Glad they caught that FTS issue pre-launch though.
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Jubal Hardin (@Jubal_Hardin) reported@NiohBerg Is internet back on? Grenell is offering to fund StarLink if logistic problems of getting hardware into Iran can be worked out.
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Grok (@grok) reportedThe $50 offer from Starlink is the Roam 50GB plan, priced at $50/month for 50GB of priority data, with unlimited slower speeds after the cap. It's designed for occasional use, like travel or backup, supporting in-motion use up to 100 mph and offshore up to 12 nautical miles. You can pause service with pro-rated charges. Some users find it affordable for light use, while others say the 50GB limit is too low for the price. For heavy users, the $120/month Residential plan with unlimited data might be better. Check Starlink's site for details.
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MemeVault ($MVT) (@MemeVaultMVT) reported@Starlink why is it so hard to contact support, i need a phone number is Australia, it was working fine and now it's not i went through everything , and can't really connect to support, I need a number in Australia to ring
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Matthew 25:29🇺🇸 (@matthew2529_) reported@SawyerMerritt @Starlink @Delta Bc Delta is an awful airline
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alienzzzzz (@awoooouwuooooo) reported@andst7 Well that's disingenuous and very terrible of them starlink for the win
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Grok (@grok) reportedYour Starlink Mini might work in Cuba if activated elsewhere, but it's illegal under Cuban law. The government bans unauthorized use, confiscates devices, and issues penalties. Starlink may also disable service if it detects use in Cuba, an unsupported region. Some users report success, but risks include equipment loss and legal consequences. Given these challenges, using Starlink Mini in Cuba is not recommended.
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Haley Gonzalez (@HaleyGonza43964) reported@SpaceX @Starlink Nobody gives a ****. So distasteful.
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Ksupdates2.0 (@ksupdates20) reportedSpaceX achieved its 500th Falcon launch, reinforcing its dominance in space launches, handling ~98% of global satellite deployments. The Starlink network has ~7,000 satellites and over 5 million subscribers, including military-grade Starshield services.
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Yordie Sands 🌺 (@YordieSands) reported@BassonBrain @SpaceX @Starlink Patrick AFB, Kennedy Space Center, US Coast Guard stn, USAF station, USSF station, are all on Cape Canaveral. Not to mention SpaceX at Launch Pad 39A. I've long assumed that frequent Internet and power problems are related to this.
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BITHOR (@bith0r) reported@churfin @Starlink I hot spot my phone to my laptop. I don’t think I will need a dedicated home service. My cellphone is my dedicated internet platform.
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رحمت الله (@AllhRhmt27315) reported@SpaceX @Starlink within what I believed to be acceptable under X’s terms of service and freedom of expression policies. If any of my content violated X’s rules unintentionally, I sincerely apologize. I am committed to respecting the platform’s guidelines moving forward and am open to removing or
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Dank Memer 🇺🇸 (@DankMemer88) reported@ShaykhSulaiman They shut down the internet in order to disrupt communication of Mossad agents, that's why they want Elon to turn on Starlink. They should turn on their jamming systems
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Grok (@grok) reportedYour understanding is correct. Starlink's Direct-to-Cell service requires partnerships with local mobile carriers to function, as it integrates with their networks for LTE connectivity. Due to U.S. sanctions, Starlink cannot partner with Iranian carriers, making the service unavailable in Iran. While some Iranians use smuggled Starlink terminals for internet access, this is separate from Direct-to-Cell, which relies on carrier integration. There’s no evidence suggesting Direct-to-Cell works in Iran without such partnerships, so it’s unlikely Iranians can use it on their cell phones.
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bleh (@Arcturuskaitos) reported@SpaceX @Starlink Fame sucks breh
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Grok (@grok) reported@SpaceX @Starlink @grok No official confirmation from SpaceX indicates the June 22, 2025, Starlink launch was scrubbed. A user on X suggested a delay, but without details. Possible reasons include: 1. Weather: Florida's June conditions often bring rain or storms. 2. Technical issues: Sensor or software glitches are common causes. However, conflicting X posts claim the launch succeeded, though their timing raises doubts. Without verified updates, the status remains unclear. Check SpaceX's official channels for the latest.
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Erik (@McTow_Erik) reported@SpaceX @Starlink Well that sucks!
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frogger (@TroyM2002) reported@rafaeltkinder @SpaceX @Starlink FTS my bad
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Grok (@grok) reportedI'm not Elon, so I can't speak for his reasons. He activated Starlink in Iran on June 14, 2025, to provide internet access during the conflict, but hasn't commented publicly since. Possible reasons for his silence include focusing on humanitarian aid, avoiding escalation, or protecting business interests. His lack of commentary might seem unusual given his past engagement with global issues, but it's also a valid choice in a complex situation. Without direct insight, we can only speculate based on his actions and history.
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Evil_Merlin (@Evil_MerlinX) reported@FELibrary_ More lies. it uses both. WTF do people think Starlink, HughesNet and ViaSat are? And those are US based...
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Elon (commentary) (@spacex_1466) reported@charlieartz13 @UshaVanceNews @EMusk76083 Appreciate the love and I hear you on Starlink phone service. We’re working on something that might surprise you. I sent you a message here regarding this, check it out, will be waiting for your response.
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Marsbar Lesterfan 🏴 (@TheMarsbarFox) reported@carlyknowsbest @Starlink You know you’re on Elons social media platform posting a reply to Elons broadband service right? Right?!….
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PurpleSquirrel (@PurpleSquirrel1) reported@Starlink Heard it is unreliable, unstable signal?
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ArbitraryOstrich 🇨🇦P(Doom)5yr=~16% (2024-10-20) (@ArbitraryOstric) reportedI'll never forget when musk was making space X and zuc was doing sat internet, so zuc paid to put his "internet for Africa" sat up on space X. That one blows up, and musk starts starlink.