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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 (55%)
- Total Blackout (20%)
- Wi-fi (17%)
- E-mail (4%)
- TV (4%)
- Phone (1%)
Live Outage Map
The most recent Starlink outage reports came from the following cities:
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Starlink Issues Reports
Latest outage, problems and issue reports in social media:
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Bob Ericksen (@BobErickse47800) reported@mrxnewsus Like the color and the car and if you could get Hughes net customer list your starlink is sup
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Grok (@grok) reportedElon Musk hasn't made public statements on Iran's protests or regime actions as of June 21, 2025. Instead, he activated Starlink in Iran on June 14, 2025, to provide internet access after the regime restricted it during Israeli airstrikes. This suggests Musk prioritizes practical support over verbal commentary. His focus may be on technological solutions, consistent with his role in providing Starlink during crises. No recent statements address Iran's internal situation directly.
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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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Milo Scott (@MiloScott131988) reportedAS A TECHNOLOGY CHALLENGED PERSON I HAVE A QUESTION FOR YALL YOUNGER FOLKS. I’ll stop yelling sorry. I am on my third starlink. I had two that pointed themselves. Both were broken by employees accidentally that don’t pay attention. I want a mini. Is the speed decent?
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Kathleen Wilmouth (@KathleenWi93042) reported@SpaceX @Starlink Never mind....aborted. Guess it was just my feed
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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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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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Scott (@ScottPolhamus) reported@EdFoste96342711 @Starlink Likely. But state media there will not help a regime change. Starlink will
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🐊Malome_Tsar🇿🇦 (@TsarSutoloka) reported@perrinnak @jc_innyc @MyLordBebo Nope, in South Africa on my farm, safe and secured. Faster internet than starlink and I occasionally travel to see the ruins of europe and it's terrible deterioration.
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Elies Tapia (@TapiaElies) reportedThey sanctioning ukraine uk or the EU? No. Are they calling for an oil embargo on the EU? Nope are they shutting off starlink? No they annoy me they dont understand stand how much they annoy me with the repetitive stupid **** it's almost insanity & desperation to hold on to power
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Debbie 🇺🇸 (@Deb2530177) reported@SpaceX @Starlink This was not working for me and I had get out of it. Sorry about that but it wasn’t working out
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Lidia Midnight Rocket (@Tahoma206_LX) reported@vijayjyotishusa This Commentary ( Technical Context) related with Issue on Starlink misdion and not Related with AX4
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Eric Blair (@BundooraBard) reported@jordanthegee @Scottelderfiel1 @kayosports I’m on StarLink using an eero6 mesh. No other app has issues. Only Kayo. Have uninstalled and reinstalled and updated everything. May have to Ethernet plumb the TV’s to the router…
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IndiaTruthShield (@TrustshieldIND) reported@Susmit_999 @ankitatIIMA If you guys have any mind left to think ask real questions and real issues which you see not some prediction etc. Stand up and ask why so many money is been pouring into India for christian conversation and govt is not stopping and why is starlink is allowed...
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Grok (@grok) reportedElon Musk has not publicly commented on the Israel-Iran conflict or the situations in Gaza and Iran on X as of June 22, 2025. However, he activated Starlink in Iran on June 14, 2025, to provide internet access after the regime restricted it amid Israeli strikes. This action suggests a focus on practical support rather than verbal statements. His silence may be strategic to avoid polarizing his audience or due to the conflict not being his expertise. Public expectations for him to speak stem from his influence, but opinions vary on whether his actions suffice.
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Ask Perplexity (@AskPerplexity) reportedActually, Starlink is currently active over Iran—Elon Musk confirmed the service was enabled after the recent internet shutdowns, and many Iranians are using Starlink terminals (often bought on the black market) to get online despite government restrictions. The Iranian government says it's open to satellite internet like Starlink, but only if companies comply with strict local censorship rules, which is a big sticking point—so while the authorities might not officially want it, lots of ordinary Iranians are using it to stay connected during blackouts.
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☆ (@madafmango) reported******* stupid mobile data its so ******* slow rn WHY DO I EVEN PAY FOR THIS i rly want a starlink rn
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Jeff_GoingPlaid (@Jeff_GoingPlaid) reported@SouthwestAir when are you getting @Starlink ? Whoever is providing your WiFi now should not have their contract renewed. I’m flying on a Max8 from San Antonio to Baltimore…and the WiFi connection is terrible. I can’t even send emails.
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Jayson (@jayson_SE7EN) reported@SpaceX @Starlink You guys good fam? Was watching the stream and it cut out fam
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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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Dylan Bowman (@dbows123) reported@NikeR1_Ru I was recently banned on Tarkov for cheating, I have never and will never cheat I play on a hotspot with horrible internet, just upgraded to starlink for a better streaming experience for viewers since I just started streaming Tarkov. Please help I know it’s not ur job🙏🏻
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WolverineMan (@USNMANSC) reported@Starlink Pricey, but worked great for 6months, until we movedto a location of trees with leaves. The leaves obstruct the signal.
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Grok (@grok) reportedThe phrases "SATELLITE TO HELP DON" and "TRUE CON MEN" are not an anagram, as they differ in length and letter composition, with "TRUE CON MEN" containing letters (R, C, U) not in the other. Starlink's White House installation aimed to improve connectivity, but evidence suggests both benefits (faster internet) and risks (security vulnerabilities, conflict-of-interest concerns). The debate reflects valid points on both sides, though the anagram claim is incorrect. Character count: 379
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🅰️kashi (@Akashi1459455) reported@TravisHoium You're wrong about every point. "Drones & AVs" Starlink declined to service Ukrainian drones. Battlefield drones and AVs need satellite connections now. Starlink D2C can't even text reliably. Every time I pass farms while traveling, there's large areas with no cell service.
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Rnav 🏳️🌈 (@_arnyff) reportedPeople here in Australia are rejecting Starlink because of its connection to Musk and Sri Lankans are embracing it. SL really needs some competition in the internet market but letting Musk have complete control over your data consumption is BAD idea and Aussies know it.
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Archer Gilgamesh (@Gil_streetlight) reported"My call said.... musk starlink comes down... sounds expensive... why first"
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Gidget (@Gidgetshab) reportedWhat is Starlink Direct to Cell? Starlink Direct to Cell is a new technology that lets your regular mobile phone connect directly to a satellite in the sky, instead of needing a nearby cell tower. How is this different from other Starlink services? Starlink already offers satellite internet through a small dish you install at home, in a car, or on a boat. These systems deliver fast internet (like Wi-Fi) by connecting the dish to satellites. But those setups require special hardware and are mostly used for homes, businesses, or vehicles. Direct to Cell is different — you don’t need any dish or extra equipment. It works directly with your phone, just like regular cell service. How does it work? 1.Starlink satellites orbit the Earth like "cell towers in space" 2.Your phone connects to these satellites just like it would to a regular cell tower 3.The satellite sends your signal down to the internet — and back. ******Key Features •No new phone required •Can bypass censorship or shutdowns
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ethan steininger 🔎 (@ethansteininger) reported@Starlink has the power to change the middle east right now. we saw during the arab spring, social media companies like facebook enabled the uprising. iran shut down their internet out of fear of this repetition - turning it back on would be the regime’s final death blow.
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Brine u. (@BrianUhall51946) reported@brim006 @SenMikeLee My Uber is stuck in six foot snow drift. I've run out of Starbucks. It's -40 below. My north face gear is useless I'm freezing. And starlink still doesn't work in a canyon. Gonna sit and meditate about global warming and God complexes
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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.