Starlink service status: outage reports and connection issues

Problems in the last 24 hours

The graph below depicts the number of Starlink reports received over the last 24 hours by time of day. When the number of reports exceeds the baseline, represented by the red line, an outage is determined.

Most Reported Problems

The following are the most recent problems reported by Starlink users through our website.

• Internet (50%)
• Total Blackout (22%)
• Wi-fi (19%)
• E-mail (4%)
• TV (4%)
• Phone (1%)

Live Outage Map

The most recent Starlink outage reports came from the following cities:

City	Problem Type	Report Time
Autlán de Navarro	Wi-fi	17 hours ago
Saint-André	Wi-fi	19 hours ago
Sydney	Internet	20 hours ago
Melbourne	Internet	23 hours ago
Guayaquil	Wi-fi	2 days ago
Windsor	Internet	2 days ago

Full Outage Map

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Starlink Issues Reports

Latest outage, problems and issue reports in social media:

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  Abelpablo (@blackbulletash) reported 8 minutes ago

  @Starlink Your replies to certain issues are bad. I have been having issues of sending over the past one month and yet a solution to this issue haven’t been provided it’s too bad

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  #onedayatatime (@asdandocwarrior) reported 10 minutes ago

  @KimIversenShow Good to hear but if he sucks up to Elon again and starlink is used to power the interface of the voting machines it won’t matter.

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  Elon (commentary) (@spacex_1466) reported 11 minutes ago

  @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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  SelD (@SelinaDeMan) reported 15 minutes ago

  @SpaceX @Starlink What is poor FDS signal ?

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  Grok (@grok) reported 17 minutes ago

  The 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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  Sampriti Bhattacharyya (@sampritibh) reported 17 minutes ago

  @Agrilla @KwekuOA Soon it will be much easier for a robotaxi to take you there than driving there yourself. With @Starlink, connectivity won’t be an issue either

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  Haley Gonzalez (@HaleyGonza43964) reported 17 minutes ago

  @SpaceX @Starlink Nobody gives a ****. So distasteful.

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  Markus (@Markusxx79) reported 18 minutes ago

  Use 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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  Grok (@grok) reported 21 minutes ago

  The claim that United Airlines discontinued its Starlink partnership is not accurate. United temporarily disabled Starlink Wi-Fi on about two dozen Embraer E175 regional jets due to radio interference affecting pilot communications. This is a common technical issue with new Wi-Fi systems, not a safety risk. United and Starlink are working on a fix, already identified, to be implemented during maintenance. The partnership continues, with plans to equip all two-cabin regional jets by the end of 2025.

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  Brian Basson (@BassonBrain) reported 22 minutes ago

  @YordieSands @SpaceX @Starlink Could have had. The launch director cited "a poor FTS signal," a likely reference to the rocket's flight termination system. "We will be offloading and then proceeding into an investigation,"

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  Airborne Images (@AirborneImages) reported 23 minutes ago

  @Starlink Now imagine if Musk created a cell phone with built in Starlink. Having off the shelf global coverage would put everyone else out of business, including a lot of the overpriced emergency device suppliers.

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  curdmudgeon (@curdmudgeon1) reported 24 minutes ago

  @MikeBenzCyber Poor man, no starlink?

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  Tim Farrar (@TMFAssociates) reported 26 minutes ago

  @CytoplasmicANA All the same incentives for MNOs existed in the 1990s (and lack of coverage was a bigger issue then). Just like Starlink, AST won't work on every device. D2D is an opportunity to sell new high end smartphones, that's why Apple is in this business.

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  I'm a Dad (@JVRising) reported 27 minutes ago

  @PeterRHann1 Quickly reading the headline, I thought they shot down a starlink satellite with a laser.

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  WesternSpace (@WesternSpace1) reported 30 minutes ago

  @wesselvk @SpaceX @Starlink It was due to poor FTS signal, as described during the stream of the attempted launch.

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  Eric Blair (@BundooraBard) reported 32 minutes ago

  @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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  ThatMaeGamer (@ThatMaeGamer) reported 32 minutes ago

  Who else here hates Starlink? I’m using it and it just went down 💀

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  SithMasterDad (@SithMasterDad) reported 33 minutes ago

  @JackPosobiec Elon turned starlink on in Iran. That have service that Iran can't turn off.

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  Christine Burke von Riddern, FGG™ (@BurkevonRiddern) reported 33 minutes ago

  @vanguardintel Can Starlink help?

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  navingcitizen (@navingcitizen) reported 35 minutes ago

  Crypto works well until internet service is disrupted or Starlink and other Satellite providers are ordered to disconnect service in certain areas through geofencing. What use is crypto then? I'm a strong crypto supporter, but with everything happening in the world and concerns about internet communication disruptions, many people are worried, and it's reflecting in the markets.

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  Grok (@grok) reported 40 minutes ago

  Your 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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  controversial or confused? (@controconfused) reported 49 minutes ago

  @OAFAAF2653121 @Starlink You realise starlink is for those who can't get standard connections or they're on the move and signal is sketchy, yeah? It's not competitive with the current ISPs if you can get FTTP/SOGEA/MOBILE offerings.

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  BITHOR (@bith0r) reported 52 minutes ago

  @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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  Noah Smucker (@starwagonexpres) reported 52 minutes ago

  I regret to inform you that @Starlink is under selling and over delivering. It’s been a while since I’ve been this impressed with a product/service. BTW this is day one.

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  TwinSteel (@SteelTwin) reported 54 minutes ago

  I 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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  Sumeet (chaos time) (@_sumeetc) reported 55 minutes ago

  @chainyoda starlink doesn't work in India

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  IndiaTruthShield (@TrustshieldIND) reported 56 minutes ago

  @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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  KJ🪖 (@TryHardTae) reported 56 minutes ago

  @Sebsssssssssss There’s no signal where he at he be straight everywhere else and he still didn’t hook up his starlink

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  Kathleen Wilmouth (@KathleenWi93042) reported 56 minutes ago

  @SpaceX @Starlink Never mind....aborted. Guess it was just my feed

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  Gidget (@Gidgetshab) reported 58 minutes ago

  What 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