Starlink Global Coverage and Availability Report

by Marcin Frąckiewicz
in Internet, Satellite Communication, Technology
on 7 June 2025

Starlink, SpaceX’s satellite internet network, has rapidly expanded coverage worldwide since its beta launch in 2020. As of mid-2025, Starlink service is available in over 110 countries and territories, with more on the way idemest.com. Below is an up-to-date regional breakdown of Starlink availability – including countries with full commercial service, those in beta or limited trials, and markets expected to launch soon based on official announcements. Each country listing includes a brief note on service status, launch dates, or any notable limitations, with sources from official statements and credible reports.

Americas

North America

United States (incl. Alaska) – Available (full commercial service). The US was the first country to get Starlink: limited trials began in August 2020 and a public beta (“Better Than Nothing Beta”) launched in November 2020 ts2.tech. Nationwide commercial coverage is now established, including U.S. territories like Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands (service extended to these territories during the beta phase in late 2020) en.wikipedia.org. The U.S. remains one of Starlink’s largest markets, with over 2.5 million subscribers as of early 2025 idemest.com.
Canada – Available. Service went live in Canada in January 2021 following a beta rollout in late 2020 ts2.tech. Canada was among the first countries to approve Starlink, aiming to connect rural areas. Today it has broad coverage across all provinces ts2.tech.
Mexico – Available. Mexico granted Starlink a license in mid-2021, and service began by November 2021 ts2.tech. Starlink Mexico (Starlink Satellite Systems Mexico) launched commercially within 180 days of licensing, and by 2024 had over 160,000 subscribers – bolstered by a federal contract to connect rural communities blog.telegeography.com blog.telegeography.com. Remote areas in Mexico benefit from Starlink under the government’s “Internet para Todos” initiative blog.telegeography.com.

Central America

Belize – Partially Available (limited). As of early 2025, Starlink is not yet fully licensed for general retail service in Belize. The regulator (PUC) denied a nationwide consumer license, citing protection of local ISPs, but is allowing Starlink terminals in underserved rural areas and for emergency use greaterbelize.com. In practice, some Belizean users are accessing Starlink under these terms, and the Prime Minister indicated openness to limited service to bridge connectivity gaps greaterbelize.com greaterbelize.com. Broader commercial availability is expected once regulatory issues are resolved.
Costa Rica – Available. Service launched in November 2023 en.wikipedia.org after regulatory approval. Starlink’s entry was eagerly anticipated to improve internet options; Costa Rica’s telecom authorities confirmed the start of service in late 2023 en.wikipedia.org.
El Salvador – Available. Went live by April 2023 en.wikipedia.org. Starlink received approvals in El Salvador and quickly rolled out service, providing a new high-speed option in both urban and rural areas en.wikipedia.org.
Guatemala – Available. Service began in July 2023 en.wikipedia.org. Guatemala authorized Starlink to operate as part of efforts to expand rural connectivity. Coverage now spans most of the country en.wikipedia.org.
Honduras – Available. Launched in December 2023 en.wikipedia.org. The Honduran government announced Starlink’s arrival at the end of 2023 as a boost to internet access, especially after neighboring countries came online en.wikipedia.org.
Panama – Available. Live since May 2023 en.wikipedia.org. Panama’s telecom regulator approved Starlink and by mid-2023 the service was active, focusing on remote regions and maritime users (given Panama’s shipping industry) en.wikipedia.org.

South America

Argentina – Available. Service went live in March 2024 ts2.tech after obtaining local licenses. Starlink Argentina is serving both Patagonia and northern regions, with the launch aligning with efforts to improve rural connectivity ts2.tech.
Brazil – Available. Brazil approved Starlink in 2021 and service started in early 2022 en.wikipedia.org. Brazil has since become a major Starlink market (over 260,000 Brazilian subscriptions by late 2024) blog.telegeography.com, driven by demand in remote Amazon areas and a government program connecting schools blog.telegeography.com.
Chile – Available. After trials, public beta service began in September 2021 ts2.tech. Chile was an early adopter in Latin America; Starlink Chile expanded to remote territories like Easter Island (Rapa Nui) by November 2022 ts2.tech. The service is fully open, helping connect rural Andean and Patagonian communities.
Colombia – Available. Live since January 2023 en.wikipedia.org. Colombia authorized Starlink in 2022 and nationwide service followed, supporting connectivity initiatives in Amazonian and mountainous regions en.wikipedia.org.
Ecuador – Available. Launched in March 2023 en.wikipedia.org. Ecuador’s government welcomed Starlink as part of its digitalization strategy; the service now covers the mainland and Galápagos (via portability) for remote access.
Paraguay – Available. Went live in December 2023 en.wikipedia.org. Starlink’s arrival was confirmed by Paraguay’s telecom authority late in 2023, expanding internet options in rural districts en.wikipedia.org.
Peru – Available. Service began in January 2023 en.wikipedia.org. Peru was one of the first in South America to get Starlink, prioritizing connectivity for the Andes and Amazon regions.
Uruguay – Available. Live since May 2024 en.wikipedia.org. Uruguay authorized Starlink and the service rolled out in 2024, providing competition to terrestrial broadband, especially in rural areas en.wikipedia.org.
Guyana – Available. Launched in April 2025 en.wikipedia.org, making Guyana one of the newest Starlink countries. The rollout came after regulatory clearance in 2024; Guyana is using Starlink to connect hinterland communities and support its growing oil industry with reliable comms en.wikipedia.org.
French Guiana (France) – Available. As an overseas department of France, French Guiana gained Starlink service under France’s authorization (initial French approval in 2021 was later re-confirmed in mid-2022) en.wikipedia.org. By 2024, Starlink was active in French Guiana idemest.com, improving connectivity in this sparsely populated territory.
Suriname – Expected Soon. According to SpaceX’s plans, Suriname was scheduled for service by late 2024 blog.telegeography.com. While full launch has been slightly delayed (pending final regulatory steps), Suriname is anticipated to come online in 2025 as Starlink extends further across the northern coast of South America blog.telegeography.com.

Caribbean

Antigua and Barbuda – Available (Limited). Starlink is operating in Antigua as of early 2025, even though formalities are ongoing. The government reported over 100 local users by January 2025 and is now addressing tax compliance (Starlink hadn’t been collecting the 17% sales tax) greaterbelize.com greaterbelize.com. Authorities have not moved to disrupt the service – indicating tacit approval – and are simply seeking the company’s registration for taxation. Full official commercial launch is expected once these issues are resolved.
Bahamas – Available. Live since August 2023, covering the islands with high-speed internet ts2.tech. The Bahamas saw Starlink as a boon for its outer islands and tourism sector. The service was formally announced by the Prime Minister in 2023 and is now widely accessible.
Barbados – Available. Active since November 2022 en.wikipedia.org. Barbados licensed Starlink in 2022, and the service quickly went live, helping improve broadband speeds across the island.
Dominica – Available. Launched in June 2025, making Dominica one of the most recent additions to the network caribjournal.com caribjournal.com. The Starlink coverage map switched Dominica to “Available” in June 2025, and SpaceX (and Elon Musk via social media) confirmed the rollout across the island caribjournal.com caribjournal.com. This enables high-speed connectivity in Dominica’s mountainous terrain for the first time.
Dominican Republic – Available. Service began in July 2022, the first Caribbean nation online blog.telegeography.com. The Dominican Republic approved Starlink in March 2022 and by mid-2022 the network was live, today serving tens of thousands of users blog.telegeography.com.
Grenada – Available. Launched in early 2025 (Starlink was activated in Grenada around Q1 2025) idemest.com. The Grenadian government worked with SpaceX in 2024 to facilitate entry, and by 2025 Starlink service was officially available, bringing new options to this island nation.
Haiti – Available. Went live by March 2023 following licensing in late 2022 blog.telegeography.com. Haiti ran a pilot with Starlink in schools and, after a license extension in mid-2024, the service is freely available in-country blog.telegeography.com. Starlink is seen as vital for connectivity given Haiti’s challenging telecom infrastructure.
Jamaica – Available. Active since October 2022 en.wikipedia.org. Jamaica quickly adopted Starlink after seeing the benefits in Dominican Republic; coverage now spans the island and is popular in rural parishes.
Saint Kitts & Nevis – Expected Soon. Listed on Starlink’s rollout roadmap for 2025 blog.telegeography.com. As of mid-2025, service is not yet active to the general public, but official indications (and the Starlink website) suggest the federation will receive coverage in the near term blog.telegeography.com. Regulatory approvals are in progress.
Saint Lucia – Available. Launched in late 2024 (Starlink marked Saint Lucia as active by Q1 2025) idemest.com. Saint Lucia’s government announced Starlink’s arrival to improve island-wide internet speeds. It was one of several Eastern Caribbean states coming online around the same time.
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines – Available. Live since April 2025 en.wikipedia.org. The multi-island nation now has Starlink coverage, which was confirmed in early 2025 and is expected to aid connectivity in the smaller Grenadine islands especially en.wikipedia.org.
Trinidad and Tobago – Available. Service launched in June 2023 en.wikipedia.org. Trinidad & Tobago authorized Starlink as part of a digital transformation initiative; the service is fully available, benefiting both islands (Trinidad and Tobago) including remote communities and offshore users.
Turks and Caicos (UK) – Expected Soon. In Starlink’s plans for 2025 expansion blog.telegeography.com. Turks & Caicos had no service as of mid-2025, but coverage is anticipated once licensing is sorted. SpaceX’s website listed it as “Coming Soon,” suggesting an imminent launch blog.telegeography.com.
British Virgin Islands (UK) – Expected Soon. Also earmarked for 2025 rollout blog.telegeography.com. Although some residents attempted to use Starlink via roaming, the BVI regulator insisted on formal licensing (after seeing what occurred in other islands). As of 2025, formal approval is expected and Starlink’s website indicates upcoming availability blog.telegeography.com.
Curaçao (Netherlands) – Expected Soon. Curaçao (a Dutch Caribbean territory) is slated for Starlink service, likely in 2025 bnamericas.com. SpaceX signaled intentions to launch in Curaçao, pending regulatory clearance. Neighboring Aruba (Netherlands) is on a similar timeline for a 2025 launch blog.telegeography.com.
Montserrat (UK) – Expected Soon. Montserrat was scheduled to get Starlink by late 2024 blog.telegeography.com. While not active yet publicly, it’s in the pipeline once final coordination with the UK and local authorities concludes.
Anguilla (UK) – Expected Soon. Also on the list for a 2025 Starlink launch blog.telegeography.com. As a small territory, Anguilla is awaiting Starlink to improve its broadband; no significant regulatory hurdles have been reported, so service could commence shortly.
Bermuda (UK) – Expected Soon. Marked for 2025 on Starlink’s map blog.telegeography.com. Bermuda’s government has been in talks with SpaceX; the archipelago is looking forward to Starlink especially for backup connectivity during hurricanes.
Sint Maarten (Netherlands) – Available. The Dutch side of Saint Martin island got Starlink in May 2025 en.wikipedia.org. This expansion came after the Netherlands’ regulators worked with SpaceX; it complements the French side (Saint-Martin) which was covered under France’s license. Now the entire island has Starlink access en.wikipedia.org.
Other French Caribbean Territories (France) – Available. As part of France’s jurisdiction, Saint-Martin & Saint-Barthélemy have been covered since mid-2022 (Starlink was extended there in July 2022) en.wikipedia.org. Martinique and Guadeloupe similarly got service by September 2022 en.wikipedia.org. These territories use Starlink under France’s authorization, significantly improving connectivity in the French West Indies.
Puerto Rico & U.S. Virgin Islands (USA) – Available. These U.S. territories in the Caribbean have been online since the initial Starlink beta, effectively part of the U.S. coverage footprint en.wikipedia.org. Residents in PR and USVI have been able to order Starlink since late 2020, which has been transformative after recent hurricanes. (As U.S. territories, they did not require separate licensing).

Europe

Albania – Available. Live since April 2024 en.wikipedia.org. Albanian authorities approved Starlink to boost rural broadband, and service commenced in 2024.
Austria – Available. Active since May 2021 en.wikipedia.org. Austria was among the early European adopters as Starlink expanded in the EU.
Belgium – Available. Launched in May 2021 en.wikipedia.org. Nationwide service, with strong adoption in rural areas of Wallonia and Flanders.
Bulgaria – Available. Live since February 2022 en.wikipedia.org. Starlink’s entry provided a new option in Bulgaria, which has since integrated it into connectivity plans for remote villages.
Croatia – Available. Active since November 2021 en.wikipedia.org. Coverage is available across Croatia, aiding connectivity on islands and rural inland regions.
Cyprus – Available. Launched in July 2023 en.wikipedia.org. The Republic of Cyprus approved Starlink to improve internet in outlying areas; service is now live (note: coverage does not extend to Northern Cyprus due to political jurisdiction).
Czech Republic – Available. (Czechia) Live since September 2021 en.wikipedia.org. The Czech Republic saw robust early uptake of Starlink, especially for remote homes and businesses.
Denmark – Available. Service began in July 2021 en.wikipedia.org. Starlink Denmark covers the mainland and was extended to the Faroe Islands by May 2025 en.wikipedia.org. (Greenland remains not covered as of 2025, since Danish authorities have not yet approved Starlink there en.wikipedia.org.)
Estonia – Available. Active since August 2022 en.wikipedia.org. Estonia’s tech-forward population embraced Starlink to supplement fiber networks, particularly in remote Baltic islands.
Finland – Available. Live since November 2022 en.wikipedia.org. Finland’s rollout included the autonomous Åland Islands (added in Feb 2025) en.wikipedia.org, ensuring coverage across the country.
France – Available. Initially launched in May 2021, though France’s regulator briefly revoked the license in April 2022 before re-approving it in June 2022 after public consultation en.wikipedia.org. Starlink France now operates under that approval, covering metropolitan France and overseas departments (Réunion, Martinique, Guadeloupe, etc.). The service in France has no special limitations beyond standard user terminal regulations en.wikipedia.org.
Germany – Available. Active since March 2021 en.wikipedia.org. Germany was one of Starlink’s first European markets; service is widespread, and Starlink even partnered on connecting remote Alpine villages.
Greece – Available. Live since April 2022 en.wikipedia.org. Greece approved Starlink as part of its digital strategy; islands and mountainous areas now benefit from the service.
Hungary – Available. Began service in May 2022 en.wikipedia.org. Hungary’s rollout was smooth, with the network providing competition to existing ISPs, especially in rural counties.
Iceland – Available. Launched in February 2023 en.wikipedia.org. Starlink covers Iceland’s population centers and remote highlands, proving useful for farms and research outposts.
Ireland – Available. Public beta began in July 2021 (after limited trials in spring 2021) en.wikipedia.org. Ireland’s government leveraged Starlink to connect rural western areas under national broadband initiatives.
Italy – Available. Live since September 2021 en.wikipedia.org. Italy, including Sicily and Sardinia, enjoys Starlink coverage; it launched quietly in 2021 and has steadily grown in user numbers.
Latvia – Available. Service began in April 2022 en.wikipedia.org. Latvia’s connectivity in rural and coastal areas has improved with Starlink, which complements the country’s mobile networks.
Lithuania – Available. Active since December 2021 en.wikipedia.org. Lithuania green-lit Starlink to increase competition; it’s been available since 2021 and has seen solid adoption in less urbanized regions.
Luxembourg – Available. Live since July 2022 en.wikipedia.org. The small nation quickly approved Starlink, mainly as a backup and for its few rural locales (given Luxembourg’s strong fiber coverage in cities).
Malta – Available. Service launched in September 2022 en.wikipedia.org. As an island nation, Malta welcomed Starlink to bolster connectivity; it’s fully operational there.
Moldova – Available. Active since August 2022 en.wikipedia.org. Starlink in Moldova helps connect rural communities; it was also seen as a strategic move to diversify internet access in light of regional tensions.
Netherlands – Available. Began service in May 2021 en.wikipedia.org. The Netherlands’ flat terrain and high population density already had good internet, but Starlink provides an option for remote areas. Notably, the Kingdom of the Netherlands extended Starlink to the Caribbean: Sint Maarten in 2025 en.wikipedia.org (and plans for Aruba and Curaçao as mentioned above).
North Macedonia – Available. Live since June 2022 en.wikipedia.org. North Macedonia authorized Starlink as part of efforts to expand rural connectivity; the service is available nationally.
Norway – Available. Service went live in August 2022 en.wikipedia.org. In early 2025, coverage was expanded to Svalbard and Jan Mayen – remote Arctic territories of Norway – ensuring even these areas have Starlink access en.wikipedia.org. (Norway was one of the first to test Starlink in Arctic conditions).
Poland – Available. Active since September 2021 en.wikipedia.org. Poland integrated Starlink into its connectivity plans, and it has been crucial for some areas hosting Ukrainian refugees (providing quick internet setup).
Portugal – Available. Live since August 2021 en.wikipedia.org. Starlink Portugal covers the mainland and Madeira/Azores islands, aiding connectivity in the Azores’ mid-Atlantic locales.
Romania – Available. Started service in April 2022 en.wikipedia.org. Romania’s launch was uneventful; Starlink is now an option in the Carpathian mountain villages and the Danube Delta where other broadband is sparse.
Slovakia – Available. Live since January 2022 en.wikipedia.org. Slovakia’s government welcomed Starlink to help cover rural municipalities as part of digital inclusion efforts.
Slovenia – Available. Began service in January 2022 en.wikipedia.org. Slovenia’s hilly terrain benefited from Starlink’s arrival; the service has been available for a few years now.
Spain – Available. Active since January 2022 en.wikipedia.org. Spain quickly adopted Starlink after EU approvals; it’s widely used in remote parts of Spain and also in the Canary Islands (under Spanish jurisdiction).
Sweden – Available. Live since October 2021 en.wikipedia.org. Sweden, including its far-north Lapland region, has Starlink coverage – an important backup for remote research stations and Sámi communities.
Switzerland – Available. Service began in August 2021 ts2.tech. Swiss regulators approved Starlink relatively early; it’s used in alpine villages and as redundancy for businesses.
Ukraine – Available (Special). Starlink has been in use in Ukraine since February 2022, when units were supplied for emergency connectivity during the Russian invasion en.wikipedia.org. While not a traditional commercial rollout, by mid-2022 thousands of Starlink terminals were active in Ukraine for government, military, and civilian purposes. (Ukraine effectively has Starlink service widely available, though managed through government and humanitarian channels rather than standard consumer subscriptions).
United Kingdom – Available. Live since January 2021 ts2.tech. The UK was one of the earliest adopters; Starlink UK covers England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland fully. Additionally, in late 2022, a trial in the Pitcairn Islands (UK overseas territory in the Pacific) was conducted using Starlink en.wikipedia.org – showcasing its ability to connect extremely remote communities. The UK also hosts Starlink ground stations, supporting wider European coverage.
Kosovo – Available. Launched in December 2024 en.wikipedia.org. Kosovo’s authorities announced Starlink service at the end of 2024, improving internet access in rural highlands. (Kosovo’s service piggybacks on regional gateway infrastructure set up in neighboring countries).
Georgia – Available. Went live in November 2023 ts2.tech. Georgia (which straddles Eastern Europe and West Asia) approved Starlink in 2023; the service is now available, making it one of the first Caucasus countries connected ts2.tech.

Remaining European countries: As of mid-2025, a few European nations like Serbia, Montenegro, and Bosnia & Herzegovina do not yet have Starlink service or official launch timelines. These holdouts are likely due to either regulatory delays or lack of company focus; no formal announcements have been made for their Starlink availability.

Asia-Pacific

Asia (Excluding Middle East)

Bangladesh – Available. Service launched in May 2025 en.wikipedia.org. Bangladesh approved Starlink to help connect its rural and coastal areas; by mid-2025, Starlink Asia announced Bangladesh as online, marking a significant South Asian expansion en.wikipedia.org.
Bhutan – Available. Live since February 2025 en.wikipedia.org. The Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan partnered with SpaceX, and Starlink went operational there in early 2025. It’s being used to connect remote mountain communities and schools en.wikipedia.org.
India – Expected Soon. Not yet active as of mid-2025, but a major development: India’s government granted Starlink a key license in June 2025, clearing a path for official launch phys.org. Elon Musk’s team must now obtain spectrum and conduct trials in India, but commercial service is expected to begin in late 2025 after these steps phys.org phys.org. India’s entry is highly anticipated given its large underserved population (Starlink already signed preliminary deals with telecom partners Reliance Jio and Airtel ahead of the license) phys.org.
Indonesia – Available. Live since May 2024 en.wikipedia.org. Indonesia’s vast archipelago now has Starlink coverage in many regions. The government approved Starlink to connect far-flung islands and it launched in 2024, initially focusing on eastern Indonesia and areas with limited broadband.
Iran – Available (Unofficial). Starlink was activated over Iran in September 2022 amid anti-censorship efforts during the Mahsa Amini protests en.wikipedia.org. While Iran’s government did not authorize it, the U.S. Treasury adjusted sanctions to allow Starlink hardware for Iranians. Today, Starlink signals cover Iran and some 20,000 terminals were brought in through unofficial channels en.wikipedia.org. Thus, Iranians in secret can access the service, but it’s not an openly commercial operation due to local restrictions.
Japan – Available. Launched in October 2022 en.wikipedia.org, making it the first East Asian country with Starlink. SpaceX partnered with a Japanese telecom for distribution. Starlink Japan covers the entire archipelago and is even being used in high-speed trains and by the JSDF for remote connectivity.
Kazakhstan – Expected Soon. Not yet commercially available. Kazakhstan ran a pilot program in late 2023connecting rural schools with Starlink developingtelecoms.com. The government signaled support and vowed to legalize Starlink usage domestically caliber.az. By 2024, Kazakhstan was negotiating terms with SpaceX to officially launch services. An announcement of service launch is expected once licensing and gateway station arrangements are finalized (Kazakhstan’s digital ministry indicated interest in 2024) caliber.az.
Malaysia – Available. Live since July 2023 en.wikipedia.org. Malaysia fast-tracked Starlink approvals as part of a rural internet program. The service is available, and notably the government even distributed Starlink terminals to some universities and villages to improve access en.wikipedia.org.
Maldives – Available. Launched in November 2023 en.wikipedia.org. The Maldives’ hundreds of islands benefit greatly from satellite internet; Starlink Maldives is now active, supporting resorts and local communities with high-speed links.
Mongolia – Available. Live since March 2024 en.wikipedia.org. Mongolia’s vast steppe and desert regions now have connectivity thanks to Starlink, which the government approved to boost internet penetration in nomadic and rural settlements en.wikipedia.org.
Philippines – Available. Active since February 2023 en.wikipedia.org. The Philippines was an early adopter in Southeast Asia. Starlink commenced service in 2023, focusing on remote islands and disaster-prone areas in need of resilient communications en.wikipedia.org. Local telco partners have also begun reselling Starlink to enterprise and maritime customers.
Sri Lanka – Expected Soon. Not yet live, but license obtained in August 2024 syscare.lk. Sri Lanka approved Starlink to operate and is finalizing the setup. The service launch is pending some technical arrangements (a “dashboard handover,” per reports) dailynews.lk, but with authorization in hand, Starlink is poised to roll out in Sri Lanka likely by 2025. This will bring connectivity improvements, especially for rural and tea estate regions of the country.
Others in Asia: Several Asian countries remain on the horizon. Nepal, Pakistan, and Vietnam have expressed interest but have no official Starlink launch timelines yet. Taiwan has reportedly tested Starlink for strategic backup internet, but no broad consumer launch (Taiwan has extensive fiber coverage). South Korea has not pursued Starlink (given its ubiquitous broadband), and China has banned Starlink usage outright. These countries are not counted as “expected soon” absent official agreements.

Oceania (Australia, Pacific Islands)

Australia – Available. One of the first countries on Starlink, service began in April 2021 ts2.tech. Australia’s sparse Outback communities were early beneficiaries. Starlink Australia offers both residential and RV (roaming) plans, widely used in rural regions lacking fiber or 4G.
New Zealand – Available. Live since April 2021 ts2.tech. New Zealand quickly embraced Starlink to connect remote parts of the North and South Islands. The service has been particularly useful for farms, Māori communities, and as backup during natural disasters.
American Samoa (USA) – Available. Active since 2024 (Starlink was rolled out in American Samoa by late 2024 as part of its Pacific expansion) idemest.com. This unincorporated U.S. territory now has coverage, helping improve internet speeds on the islands.
Cook Islands (NZ) – Available. The Cook Islands (associated with New Zealand) received Starlink service in September 2024 en.wikipedia.org. A free trial had run earlier, and by 2024 Starlink was officially serving the islands’ residents and tourism sector en.wikipedia.org.
Fiji – Available. Live since May 2024 en.wikipedia.org. Fiji’s telecom regulator confirmed Starlink’s launch in 2024, providing a new option across Fiji’s islands and for its large marine exclusive zone.
Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) – Available. Started service in April 2024 en.wikipedia.org. FSM’s states (e.g. Pohnpei, Chuuk, Yap, Kosrae) now have Starlink coverage, greatly enhancing connectivity in this widely dispersed Pacific nation.
Kiribati – Available. Live since March 2025 en.wikipedia.org. Kiribati’s many atolls are now connected via Starlink, which launched there in 2025 to address one of the world’s most challenging connectivity environments (spanning millions of square kilometers of ocean) en.wikipedia.org.
Nauru – Available. Service began in December 2024 en.wikipedia.org. The tiny island nation of Nauru now uses Starlink for national connectivity, as an alternative to its sole undersea cable.
Solomon Islands – Available. Launched in September 2024 en.wikipedia.org. The Solomon Islands’ government brought in Starlink to improve internet services across its islands; it’s now operational and is also used by NGOs and businesses there.
Samoa – Available. Live since October 2024 en.wikipedia.org. Samoa (independent, not to be confused with American Samoa) got Starlink in late 2024, following regulatory approval aimed at boosting competition in the telecom sector en.wikipedia.org.
Tonga – Available. Full public service launched in August 2024 ts2.tech. Tonga, which suffered a volcanic eruption in 2022 that cut communications, saw Starlink as a game-changer. It was officially activated in 2024 and is now a key part of Tonga’s telecom resilience planning ts2.tech.
Tuvalu – Available. Live since January 2025 en.wikipedia.org. Tuvalu, extremely remote and threatened by rising seas, now has Starlink connectivity after a 2025 rollout. This has improved residents’ access to information and backup communication links.
Vanuatu – Available. Service began in October 2024 en.wikipedia.org. Vanuatu’s scattered islands received Starlink as part of a government initiative in 2024, and it’s been crucial in post-cyclone disaster response communications.
Guam & Northern Mariana Islands (USA) – Available. These U.S. Pacific territories have had Starlink since November 2023, when coverage was officially extended en.wikipedia.org. The service supports both residents and the many U.S. military installations in those islands.
Pitcairn Islands (UK) – Pilot. The Pitcairn Islands (pop. ~50) received Starlink terminals for a free trial in late 2022 en.wikipedia.org, demonstrating the possibility of connecting extremely isolated communities. The trial was successful, and permanent service is expected to follow (though Pitcairn’s tiny population means this is a special case deployment).

(All other significant Oceania territories – e.g., Papua New Guinea, New Caledonia, French Polynesia – have no official Starlink service yet as of 2025, nor formal launch dates announced. Many are evaluating the service, so further expansion in Oceania is likely in coming years.)

Africa

Benin – Available. Service launched in November 2023, making Benin one of the first West African countries with Starlink ts2.tech. The connectivity has since been used to support remote education and health services in northern Benin.
Botswana – Available. Live since August 2024 ts2.tech. Botswana approved Starlink as part of its ICT development, and the service is operational, providing broadband to rural communities and game reserves.
Burundi – Available. Launched in September 2024 en.wikipedia.org. Burundi’s government enabled Starlink to improve internet penetration; the service went live in late 2024 and is now accessible across the country.
Cape Verde – Available. (Cabo Verde) Live since December 2024 en.wikipedia.org. The Atlantic island nation now has Starlink, which was launched to enhance connectivity for both residents and the tourism sector.
Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) – Available. Launched in May–June 2025, the DRC is among the latest African countries online en.wikipedia.org. Starlink is seen as a solution to DRC’s vast terrain connectivity issues; initial rollout focuses on Kinshasa and remote mining areas.
Eswatini – Available. Active since December 2023 ts2.tech. Eswatini (Swaziland) got Starlink at the end of 2023, expanding internet options in the kingdom. It followed a regional trend after neighboring Mozambique and Malawi launched earlier that year.
Ghana – Available. Live since August 2024 ts2.tech. Ghana approved Starlink in 2022 and officially launched service in 2024. Ghana’s minister announced Starlink as a milestone to connect rural districts and it’s now in use, with local telecom firms even reselling the service idemest.com.
Kenya – Available. Active since July 2023 ts2.tech. Kenya was an early African adopter; SpaceX partnered with a local ISP to launch Starlink service, which now covers much of the country. It’s popular among Kenyan businesses and in remote safari lodges that need internet ts2.tech.
Liberia – Available. Launched in January 2025 en.wikipedia.org. Liberia saw Starlink as critical for rebuilding its communications. By 2025, service was live, improving internet speeds in Monrovia and for interior counties that lacked broadband.
Malawi – Available. Live since July 2023 ts2.tech. Malawi’s government welcomed Starlink to help connect rural communities around Lake Malawi and in mountainous areas. The service has been active since 2023 without major limitations.
Mozambique – Available. Began service in June 2023 ts2.tech. Mozambique was the first in southern Africa with Starlink. It’s widely used in the country now, including by aid organizations in cyclone-prone regions.
Niger – Available. Launched in March 2025 en.wikipedia.org. Despite political instability, Starlink went live in Niger in 2025, providing much-needed connectivity especially for NGOs and in areas affected by Sahel conflicts.
Nigeria – Available. First African country with Starlink (service started in February 2023) ts2.tech. Nigeria’s regulator licensed Starlink in 2022, and by 2023 it was live. Priced around ₦38,000/month locally, Starlink Nigeria has grown rapidly, aided by price cuts in hardware blog.telegeography.com blog.telegeography.com. It’s a key component of Nigeria’s strategy to connect rural and off-grid areas.
Rwanda – Available. Live since February 2023 ts2.tech. Rwanda worked closely with SpaceX; even before launch, Starlink ran pilot projects connecting 500 schools blog.telegeography.com. By March 2023, service was on, and by end of 2023 Rwanda had ~3,448 Starlink subscriptions, with government support for further rollout blog.telegeography.com.
Sierra Leone – Available. Launched in June 2024 ts2.tech. Sierra Leone’s government brought in Starlink as part of a post-COVID digital expansion. The service went live in 2024 and is now aiding connectivity in rural provinces.
Somalia – Available. Service launched in April 2025 ts2.tech. Somalia’s deployment was somewhat quiet but by 2025 Starlink signals are active, particularly in Somaliland and Puntland regions where local ISPs facilitated access. It promises to improve internet in a country with very limited infrastructure.
South Sudan – Available. Live since August 2024 ts2.tech. The world’s youngest nation got Starlink in 2024, aiming to overcome the lack of fiber infrastructure. NGOs in South Sudan also leverage Starlink for field connectivity.
Sudan – Not Yet. (Note: Sudan had no Starlink as of 2025, especially with ongoing conflicts; however, humanitarian groups have looked into using Starlink in war-torn areas, though no official launch.)
Tanzania – Expected Soon. Not live yet. Originally planned for Q2 2024 blog.telegeography.com, Starlink Tanzania’s launch was delayed pending final licensing. Tanzanian officials indicated the service is welcome, so an official launch is expected possibly in 2025 once the regulatory clearance is finalized blog.telegeography.com.
Uganda – Expected Soon. Not live yet. Uganda was on Starlink’s schedule for a late-2024 launch blog.telegeography.com. As of mid-2025, it’s awaiting final approval. The government held public consultations in 2024 and is likely to authorize Starlink, citing the need to connect remote regions in the north.
Angola – Expected Soon. Pending launch. Angola was set for Starlink by Q4 2023, but licensing delays pushed it to Q3 2024 blog.telegeography.com. The Angola Communications Institute only finalized approvals in 2024, so service activation is now anticipated in 2025.
Lesotho – Expected Soon. Lesotho was slated for Q2 2024 service blog.telegeography.com. The small kingdom is likely to get Starlink once spectrum fees and licenses are sorted with SpaceX (no major barriers reported, so launch could be imminent).
Senegal – Expected Soon. Also on the roadmap for Q2 2024 blog.telegeography.com. Senegal has been in discussions with SpaceX; as of 2025, an official launch is still pending, but expected once the licensing is ironed out (possibly in 2025, aligning with regional rollouts).
The Gambia – Expected Soon. Planned for Q2 2024 blog.telegeography.com. The Gambia’s small size and surrounded geography (by Senegal) made coordination important. It is poised to approve Starlink, with service likely to follow soon after Senegal’s launch.
Burkina Faso – Expected Soon. Burkina was listed for a 2024 launch blog.telegeography.com. Political instability delayed progress, but provisional talks suggest Starlink could be introduced once a stable regulatory environment returns.
Chad – Expected Soon. Chad was on Starlink’s 2024 list blog.telegeography.com. Given Chad’s sparse connectivity, Starlink is highly anticipated; launch timing depends on regulatory readiness, expected by 2025.
Mauritania – Expected Soon. Targeted for Q4 2024 blog.telegeography.com. Mauritania has vast deserts with little telecom infrastructure – ideal for Starlink. An official launch is likely once the licensing process completes (no major issues known).
Tunisia – Expected Soon. Planned by end of 2024 blog.telegeography.com. Tunisia expressed interest in Starlink, but as of 2025 it hadn’t been approved. Reforms in regulatory policy are underway, so Starlink could launch if those succeed.
Namibia – Expected Soon. Projected for 2024 blog.telegeography.com. Namibia had a reseller agreement signed in 2023 to distribute Starlink in future blog.telegeography.com. The service is expected once Namibia’s regulator grants the final go-ahead (likely in 2025, as the groundwork is laid).
Others in Africa: Many other African countries are in various stages. Zimbabwe initially had no license, and even declared Starlink illegal in early 2024, but by Q3 2024 it launched officially blog.telegeography.com. Zambia and Mozambique are already live (see above). South Africa, Egypt, Morocco, Algeria, Ethiopia, and Tunisia have not yet introduced Starlink, mostly due to regulatory or political concerns, but future negotiations may open these markets. For instance, South Africa and Starlink have been in talks, but no license as of 2025 due to empowerment law concerns; and Ethiopia is liberalizing its telecom sector, potentially allowing Starlink in coming years. In Congo (Republic), Cameroon, Guinea, and others, Starlink has applied or shown interest blog.telegeography.combut awaits approvals. We can expect the list of African countries with Starlink to continue growing as the constellation and ground permissions expand.

Middle East

Bahrain – Available. Service launched in May 2025 en.wikipedia.org. Bahrain granted Starlink a license in 2022, and after some preparation, SpaceX activated service by mid-2025. Bahrain thus became one of the first in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) to have Starlink (Bahrain’s license was actually issued in early 2022 shortly before Qatar’s) driveteslacanada.ca. The network is now live, primarily as a backup for telecom infrastructure and for remote uses (offshore rigs, maritime).
Qatar – Available (Business-only). Qatar’s regulator licensed Starlink in September 2022 driveteslacanada.ca driveteslacanada.ca. The Starlink coverage map showed Qatar as targeted for Q1 2023, but full public rollout was slow. By late 2024, Starlink service in Qatar became active in a limited capacity – currently only Starlink Business plans are offered in Qatar starlink.com, aimed at enterprise and backup connectivity. Consumer/residential plans are not yet openly sold, likely due to regulatory limits. However, Qatar’s adoption has been unique in that Qatar Airways became the first airline to outfit entire fleets with Starlink Wi-Fi for passengers, as of 2023-2025 techafricanews.com.
Oman – Available. Launched in March 2025 en.wikipedia.org. Oman licensed Starlink in late 2024 and service went live by 2025. Coverage in Oman is expected to help connect desert and mountain localities. Oman is one of the few Middle Eastern countries with full Starlink availability to general consumers as of 2025.
Jordan – Available. Live since April 2025 en.wikipedia.org. The Jordanian government approved Starlink to enhance internet access in remote areas (like Wadi Rum and border regions). By 2025, service was active and open for subscriptions in Jordan.
Yemen – Available (Limited). Starlink was activated over Yemen in September 2024 en.wikipedia.org. This occurred without direct Yemeni government coordination (Yemen is in conflict and has fragmented control). Reports indicated Starlink connectivity being used in Yemen’s capital and by humanitarian operations. Essentially, Starlink is functioning in Yemen as an emergency measure, providing internet in areas with damaged infrastructure en.wikipedia.org. There is no formal commercial rollout or local distributor yet.
Israel – Expected Soon. Limited availability. In February 2024, SpaceX’s Starlink won a license to operate in Israel, under strict conditions to prevent misuse by militants bloomberg.com. Israeli authorities gave approval initially for Starlink to be used at a Gaza field hospital and for emergency services, marking the first official use in Israel/Gaza reuters.com. Broader consumer availability in Israel is expected to follow now that a license is in hand, but deployment will be phased. By mid-2025, Starlink is not yet broadly offered to Israeli consumers, pending final security-related arrangements, but this is likely to change soon bloomberg.com.
Palestinian Territories (Gaza/West Bank) – Limited/Humanitarian Use. There is no general Starlink service for the Palestinian public as of 2025, but special authorization was given in late 2023 for Starlink to be used in Gaza Strip humanitarian operations reuters.com. This came after Elon Musk offered Starlink for recognized aid groups during Gaza’s communications blackout. Israel approved limited usage in Gaza on a case-by-case basis (e.g. at the UN field hospital) reuters.com. In the West Bank, Starlink is not officially authorized yet. The Palestinian administration has discussed Starlink, but as of 2025 no formal license exists eicon-me.com. Thus, outside of specific aid scenarios, Starlink is generally not available to the public in Palestinian areas.
United Arab Emirates (UAE) – Not Yet. The UAE has not officially launched Starlink service and no public timeline is announced. (However, the UAE is active in space tech and there were discussions – for now, focus has been on partnering with OneWeb. Starlink may require further negotiation in the UAE’s regulatory framework. As of 2025, no Starlink in UAE.)
Saudi Arabia – Not Yet. Saudi Arabia does not have Starlink service as of 2025. SpaceX would need Saudi regulatory approval, which has not been granted. Saudi Arabia has its own plans for satellite internet and typically tightly controls telecom. No official announcement for Starlink has been made yet in KSA.
Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman – Of these, Bahrain and Oman are live (see above). Kuwait has no Starlink as of 2025, nor official word on if it will approve the service.
Iran, Syria – (Covered elsewhere: Iran usage is unofficial via sanction workaround; Syria has no Starlink due to sanctions and lack of request).
Turkey – No Service. Turkey has not approved Starlink. After the 2023 earthquake, Elon Musk offered Starlink to Turkey, but the government declined at the time. Turkey continues to rely on its telecom operators; there’s no indication of Starlink launching soon there.
Iraq, Lebanon – No Starlink service or announcements yet. They would likely fall under later expansions once regulatory issues are tackled.

Sources: The above information is compiled from SpaceX/Starlink official communications (coverage maps and press releases), government and regulatory announcements, and reputable news outlets. Key references include Starlink’s official availability map and data caribjournal.com caribjournal.com, SpaceX statements on new country launches caribjournal.com, regional telecom reports (e.g., TeleGeography blogs blog.telegeography.com blog.telegeography.com), and news from Reuters, Phys.org, and others on recent licensing (for example, India phys.org and Israel/Gaza bloomberg.com). This ensures the information is up-to-date as of mid-2025, reflecting Starlink’s rapidly evolving global coverage.

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Starlink Global Coverage and Availability Report