Which countries have Starlink in 2025?

Want reliable satellite internet in 2025? Which countries have Starlink, what speeds you can expect, how pricing works (global examples), and tips for choosing the right Starlink plan.

By 2025 Starlink is available in well over 100 countries and territories, and continues to expand rapidly as SpaceX negotiates regulatory approvals and launches new satellites. Typical user download speeds range from 100 Mbps up to 200+ Mbps in many regions, with latency often in the tens of milliseconds — far lower than legacy satellites. Pricing varies widely by country and plan: Starlink’s global menu includes Residential / Residential Lite / Roam / Business plans and localized monthly fees (examples: US Residential commonly shown at $80–$120/mo tiers, while prices in other markets are set in local currencies). For recent regulatory notes and country launches, see Vietnam and Democratic Republic of Congo examples below.

1. How broad is Starlink’s footprint in 2025?

Starlink has moved from early test markets to a global commercial footprint. By mid-2025 SpaceX had activated service in well over 100 markets, and independent trackers and news outlets report the rollout continuing month by month as licenses are granted and operations begin in new countries and territories. The service is designed to work virtually anywhere under the satellites’ coverage footprint, but legal / licensing approval in each country remains the gating factor for formal commercial availability.

What “available” means: availability can mean (a) full commercial retail sign-up of consumer kits, (b) limited trial programs (often with subscriber caps), or (c) business/enterprise or maritime Roam access only. Always check the local regulatory status and Starlink’s availability map for the most precise, street-level answer.

2. Regional snapshot — where Starlink is operating in 2025

Below is a high-level regional breakdown reflecting the 2025 expansion trend (examples and patterns rather than an exhaustive, static list — Starlink adds markets frequently):

• North America & Europe: Nearly universal coverage across the U.S., Canada and most European countries; these were among the first consumer markets and still host large subscriber bases.

• Latin America & Caribbean: Many countries supported for residential and Roam services; launches in Mexico, Guyana and several Caribbean islands were part of 2021–2025 rollouts.

• Africa: Rapid expansion in 2023–2025, with dozens of African countries moving from trials to commercial availability; some markets still require or recently granted licenses (e.g., Democratic Republic of Congo).

• Asia & Middle East: A mix: many countries now have Starlink (e.g., Bangladesh, Jordan), while other large markets negotiate terms or run trials (Vietnam approved a long-term trial in 2025).

• Oceania & Pacific: Australia, New Zealand and many Pacific island nations are served, often welcomed for remote connectivity.

Practical tip: use Starlink’s official availability map to check service at your exact address — availability varies down to city/neighborhood level.

3. Country examples & regulatory snapshots (notable 2025 updates)

• Vietnam: In March 2025 Vietnam authorized SpaceX to trial Starlink through 2030 with specific caps and conditions — a major step because Southeast Asian regulatory regimes are often complex.

• Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC): In May 2025 Starlink became available after the government lifted a prior ban; the move illustrates how security and political concerns can delay market entry even when technical coverage exists.

• Armenia, Oman, Bangladesh, Jordan, Bahrain, Sri Lanka and others: 2025 saw multiple country launches announced via SpaceX or local regulators — check the Starlink news/updates page for the exact launch date for each market.

4. What speeds should you expect in 2025?

Starlink’s network performance has steadily improved as the constellation and ground systems scale.

• Typical download speeds: many users see 100–250 Mbps in 2025; median speeds in high-usage countries can be near ~200 Mbps during peak times according to SpaceX’s network updates.

• Upload speeds: commonly 10–40 Mbps, sufficient for video calls and cloud backups.

• Latency (ping): one of Starlink’s big improvements over classic geostationary satellites — typical latency is 20–50 ms depending on region and routing, which makes gaming and real-time collaboration far more usable than before.

Why speeds vary: local demand, ground station capacity, number of active users in a cell, plan tier (Residential vs Residential Lite), and whether you’re using a high-performance kit (Business/Maritime) affect speeds. Over time SpaceX has increased per-cell capacity; in some markets the company reports average network-wide download speeds exceeding 200 Mbps (2025 updates).

5. Starlink plans explained (2025)

Starlink groups offerings into a few main categories worldwide. Names and exact features sometimes differ between countries, but the common plan types are:

• Residential (standard): Full-priority service for households, unlimited data (no hard caps). Monthly prices vary by market; in many countries the standard Residential plan is shown in the range of tens to low hundreds of local currency units (examples below).

• Residential Lite: Lower-cost tier available in select areas — unlimited deprioritized data (speeds may be throttled during peak congestion). This is a budget option for light households.

• Roam (On the Go): For travelers, RV users and maritime customers — can work across many supported markets but tends to cost more and has different hardware options.

• Business / High Performance: Offers higher throughput and service guarantees for businesses, usually with higher equipment and monthly fees.

Promotions & hardware policies: In 2025 Starlink introduced a 12-month subscription option that can reduce or remove upfront hardware cost in some markets (but carries contract conditions), and hardware discounts or regional price promotions appear frequently. Always inspect the fine print before relying on a “free hardware” offer.

6. Price examples (real-world samples for 2025)

Because Starlink prices are localized, here are concrete examples to help you gauge what to expect — use these as illustrative references, not final offers. Always check starlink.com and local resellers for exact, current pricing.

• United States (example): Starlink’s site commonly shows Residential Lite and Residential tiers at prices like $80/mo (Lite) and $120/mo (Residential) in many U.S. listings in 2025, though promotions and region-specific offers may adjust these amounts. Hardware (Starlink kit) is often listed around $349 or available under certain 12-month offers.

• Europe (example): Many EU markets show Residential plans priced in local currency (e.g., €50/mo in some countries) and hardware priced at €349, with occasional promotions dropping hardware cost for 12-month commitments.

• Low-income or emerging markets: Starlink sets prices in local currency and sometimes offers Roam options; prices vary widely (examples collected by regional trackers show monthly fees from modest local amounts to higher sums where operational costs and import duties are significant). Specialist trackers compile per-country price tables.

Note on currency & purchasing: local taxes, import duties, shipping for hardware and regulatory fees can significantly change the final checkout price. Starlink’s checkout always shows the full local price before you confirm purchase.

7. How to choose the right Starlink option for you

• Rural home user (streaming, video calls): Residential is the safest pick — higher priority and better peak performance. If budget constrained and your area rarely experiences congestion, consider Residential Lite.

• Frequent traveler / RV / boat: Roam / On the Go plans give mobility but cost more. Check coverage maps because Roam support differs by region.

• Business / critical connectivity: Business tier or specialist maritime/enterprise offerings give higher SLAs and throughput; expect higher monthly and hardware costs.

• Short trial first: Where available, take advantage of any 30-day trial windows or the 12-month offers that effectively reduce hardware cost — but read the cancellation/change fee clauses carefully.

8. Limitations & things to watch

• Regulation matters more than coverage: technical satellite coverage can exist before a country grants permission to sell consumer kits. Expect delays in some nations due to licensing, national security checks or local telecom resistance. Recent examples (DRC, Vietnam) highlight this reality.

• Cost of entry: the hardware and setup cost (even if promotional) plus monthly fees can be a barrier in lower-income markets. Local currency prices and taxes sometimes make Starlink premium compared with regional wired broadband.

• Network congestion in hotspots: in dense urban centers or oversubscribed cells you may see lower speeds at peak times unless Starlink expands capacity there. Residential Lite customers are deprioritized during peaks by design.

9. How to check if Starlink is available where you live (step-by-step)

1. Visit starlink.com and open the availability map. Enter your address for the most accurate current status.

2. If your country shows “coming soon” or trial status, monitor local telecom news and the Starlink updates page for license announcements.

3. Compare local reseller/partner terms if regional resellers are used — some countries restrict direct SpaceX retailing and instead use authorized local partners.

10. Final thoughts — is Starlink right for you in 2025?

If you need reliable high-speed internet in places where fiber/cable is slow, unavailable, or fragile (remote homes, islands, field offices), Starlink in 2025 is one of the most compelling choices thanks to low latency and improving speeds. If you’re in a dense urban area where fiber is cheaper, Starlink may still be attractive for redundancy or for specific mobility use cases, but compare cost per Mbps carefully.

Starlink’s continued global expansion means more countries join every quarter. For the most accurate purchase decision: check Starlink’s official map, review the local monthly fee and hardware cost, read contract fine print for 12-month promotions, and keep an eye on local regulatory news (some launches arrive as trials with subscriber caps).