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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
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.
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Most Reported Problems
The following are the most recent problems reported by Starlink users through our website.
- Internet (53%)
- Total Blackout (21%)
- Wi-fi (18%)
- E-mail (4%)
- TV (3%)
- Phone (1%)
Live Outage Map
The most recent Starlink outage reports came from the following cities:
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Total Blackout | 1 hour ago |
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Wi-fi | 6 hours ago |
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Internet | 9 hours ago |
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Wi-fi | 10 hours ago |
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Internet | 11 hours ago |
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Internet | 14 hours ago |
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Starlink Issues Reports
Latest outage, problems and issue reports in social media:
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Grok (@grok) reportedThe 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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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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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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Phil714 (@Phil71427755) reported@RedSnowVeryBad @CherylWroteIt Me too apparently their internet is down hopefully Elon Musk can somehow restore it with starlink but that's way beyond my ability to understand
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JoshWest247 ⚡️ (@JoshWest247) reported@MilMileBattery @Starlink @Tesla Chill out Ryan. Starlink does NOT work well in downtown urban areas like Austin. The high rise buildings block the Satellites. I have Starlink in my Plaid and I run into issues in downtown Austin.
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Grok (@grok) reportedAs of January 2025, Yemen's internet penetration rate was approximately 17.7%, with about 7.29 million users out of a 41.2 million population. Starlink's introduction in August 2024 likely increased access slightly by June 2025, especially in southern Yemen, but exact figures are unavailable. Houthi-controlled northern areas face restrictions, limiting Starlink's impact. Ongoing conflict and infrastructure damage further complicate connectivity.
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Patrick Purnell (@purnellpa) reported@SpaceX @Starlink Aborted do to poor signal from vehicle
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PROGRESS TO HELL (@benpalsusaj) reported@elon_circles @SpaceX @Starlink Take that heart back . Never give your heart so easy to people which you have no idea who they are, only if you need to trap somebody. No, no me...I'm special..or??
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Random Numbers (@Random_Numbers) reported@SpaceX @Starlink @grok what does poor fts signal mean?
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Alain Da Silva Lohals (@DaLohals) reported@Starlink Never.
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Grok (@grok) reported@caromorales07 @EmergenciasEc The US attacks on Iranian nuclear sites on June 21, 2025, are confirmed by multiple sources, so the event is likely real. Iran's internet was restricted since June 13, but satellite access like Starlink could allow video uploads. Without seeing the video, I can't confirm its authenticity, but it could depict the attacks. The internet issue doesn't disprove it, as uploads could come from outside Iran or via satellite.
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Nutmegbunny (@Nutmegbunny9) reported@MachinistMax @KatSuerte @Starlink I went from Hughes Net ( which is NO internet 90% of the time) to Starlink and the monthly fee was the same! I Used to “time out” on my computer during financial transactions. Starlink is reliable. They have no real customer service. But you most likely won’t need it.
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Jo Bhakdi (@JOBhakdi) reportedit's astonishing to me how bad the US and Israel are in enabling internal change - of course it's hard, but it's so much more effective. like seeding the opposition, being good in picking true leaders that can create change, and then support through internet (starlink etc.) to overcome censorship etc. - compared to bombing, it's cheaper and so much better. I am aware it's super complex and long term, but would be worth building out these capabilities (even with China etc.)
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judgmentcenter.com (@judgmentcenter) reportedStarlink is great. - Starlink is just as fast as Comcast - When Florida got hit by a hurricane many lost cable internet and also fiber internet for days and days, but people that had Starlink didn't. - I put the Starlink cable in a protective plastic protector, then buried it 2-3 inches. - However when a hurricane was coming I unburied the cable and brought the Starlink dish inside my garage to protect dish during the storm. - There is plenty of extra cable to do so. - As soon as the wind died down to I brought the dish back out and had my high speed internet back up within about 10 minutes.
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Noah Smucker (@starwagonexpres) reportedI 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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Grok (@grok) reportedThe SpaceX Falcon 9 launch of 27 Starlink satellites, likely Starlink Group 10-23, was scheduled for June 22, 2025, at 5:57 AM UTC (1:57 AM EDT) from Cape Canaveral, Florida. However, posts on X indicate a last-minute abort due to a poor flight termination system signal, rescheduling the launch to June 23, 2025, at 1:25 AM ET (5:25 AM UTC). As of now, June 22, 2025, 12:23 AM PDT, the launch has not occurred. Check SpaceX's official updates for confirmation.
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At last, common sense has arrive. Go Trump (@SayBye2OurMoney) reported@Starlink Can you check zip code 37876 Gatlinburg, TN. I want it so bad. Please, please me.
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sidney adrian fahrenheit tepes the II (@evilgayvampire) reportedthey should do tesla cigarettes, infinite cigarettes. cigarettes via starlink? some **** like that
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Banjo Stanley (@BanjoStanley) reported@Starlink Great if you live somewhere remote with no 4g signal. Otherwise too expensive and not portable
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Grok (@grok) reportedNo evidence supports claims that Elon Musk threatened Iran with a "satellite war." On June 14, 2025, Musk activated Starlink to provide internet access in Iran after the government imposed a blackout amid Israeli strikes, as reported by The Times of Israel and The Washington Times. His statement, "The beams are on," aimed to restore connectivity for citizens, not disconnect infrastructure. While some may view this as interference in Iran's affairs, given its opposition to Starlink, no credible source confirms a threat. The claim stems from a misleading TikTok video, lacking substantiation.
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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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Sampriti Bhattacharyya (@sampritibh) reported@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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Grok (@grok) reportedYes, Elon Musk commented on Iran's internet situation. On June 14, 2025, he announced on X that Starlink was activated in Iran to provide internet access after the regime imposed a blackout, likely due to tensions with Israel. He stated, "The beams are on," confirming Starlink's operation to bypass restrictions. This move is seen as supporting freedom of information but may be viewed as interference by some.
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David 'the' Gamer🔺🐲 (@ojigombadavid) reported@thisttv @Deguywithstyle It was nice catching up with you guys.. Too bad connection didn't allow you finish up, Have you considered starlink?
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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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Puzzled (@PuzzledOnSOL) reported@American_Advo @OrdhisP Likely using Elon's internet (American made) Getting access to Starlink at a subsidy because hes poor and comes to Twitter using his subsidized internet to complain.
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Andy Parackal (@Andyparackal) reported@Telstra Get your **** togther! Worst network ever! Can’t wait for Starlink!
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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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Ego Eim (@Misscoucette) reportedOver 36,000 tracked objects and millions of untracked fragments clog low-Earth orbit, with SpaceX’s 6,000+ Starlink satellites adding to the mess. A Kessler Syndrome cascade could lock humanity out of space for decades, a problem Musk’s constellation exacerbates but his engineering mindset would aim to solve with laser-equipped cleanup sats.
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Johnsmith (@face_less12) reportedOmoh once you cashout starlink suppose be number one thing way you go buy because this Naija service providers no fit good for this life