Countries / Oceania
Starlink in Samoa
5 publicly reported Starlink problems in Samoa since 2022: outages, prices, disputes and court cases, each linked to its source.
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Courts and regulators
| Date | Matter | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Jan 2026 | Report finds unclear regulator messaging caused Starlink confusion in Samoa Office of the Regulator (OOTR) Samoa | Regulator | Reported |
| 10 Apr 2024 | Samoa imposes temporary ban on Starlink kit imports Office of the Regulator (OOTR) Samoa | Regulator | Resolved |
| 5 Feb 2024 | The Regulator needs to explain the Starlink ban | Regulator | Reported |
| 1 Apr 2023 | Samoa regulator orders halt to unauthorised Starlink services Office of the Regulator (OOTR) Samoa | Regulator | Resolved |
All reports for Samoa
Report finds unclear regulator messaging caused Starlink confusion in Samoa
An ANU Department of Pacific Affairs report said unclear communication from Samoa's regulator and media confused the public about Starlink between 2024 and its January 2025 licensing. It said some people may have been fined or overpaid.
1 source
- Samoa Observer8 Jan 2026
How do we solve the Starlink problem?
1 source
- Samoa Observer17 Aug 2024
Samoa imposes temporary ban on Starlink kit imports
The OOTR reportedly imposed a temporary ban on Starlink kit imports pending SpaceX's licence. Kits brought in by travellers would be confiscated, and individual use was illegal until licensing.
4 sources
- Samoa Observer10 Apr 2024
- Islands Business12 Apr 2024
- Developing Telecoms12 Apr 2024
- Islands Business12 Apr 2024
The Regulator needs to explain the Starlink ban
1 source
- Samoa Observer5 Feb 2024
Samoa regulator orders halt to unauthorised Starlink services
Samoa's Office of the Regulator issued a cease-and-desist order against unauthorised Starlink kits and service plans being used without its approval.
2 sources
- Michael Field's South Pacific Tides1 Apr 2023
- Samoa Observer1 Apr 2023
