Starlink in Yemen5 publicly reported Starlink problems in Yemen since 2022: outages, prices, disputes and court cases, each linked to its source.
Documented statements and actions by Elon Musk and his companies concerning Yemen's politics, government, courts or regulators, with the official response.
Musk announced on X that Starlink was available in Yemen under a licence from the internationally recognised government, which controls the south.
Response: The Houthi-run communications ministry called the service a direct threat to Yemeni national security
and warned citizens against dealing with Starlink, describing it as illegal (Defense Mirror, ci…
| Date | Matter | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Sep 2024 | Houthi authorities declare Starlink illegal after Yemen government launch Houthi-controlled Ministry of Communications (Sanaa) | Regulator | Reported |
| 1 May 2024 | War-torn Yemen nears licensing deal with Musk's Starlink | Regulator | Reported |
| 30 Apr 2024 | Elon Musk’s Starlink Inches Closer to Yemen License, Official Says | Regulator | Reported |
The Houthi-run central bank in Sanaa reportedly instructed banks and financial institutions in its areas to stop using Starlink.
A day after Starlink officially launched in Yemen under an agreement with the internationally recognised government, the Houthi-controlled communications ministry declared the service illegal.
