Starlink problems in January 2022
21 Starlink problems were reported in January 2022 across 11 countries. Most reports came from Brazil, Spain, Australia. The most common type was regulatory & licensing.
By country
Courts and regulators this month
| Date | Country | Matter | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Jan 2022 | Starlink is already available in Spain on a limited basis and will be even more expensive for the cost of licenses | Regulator | Reported | |
| 6 Jan 2022 | Starlink Is Refunding Preorders in India Due to a Lack of Licenses | Regulator | Reported | |
| 20 Jan 2022 | Starlink not yet authorized to take pre-orders, says PTA | Regulator | Reported | |
| 28 Jan 2022 | Anatel approves operations of SpaceX's Starlink satellite network | Regulator | Reported | |
| 28 Jan 2022 | Anatel authorizes the operation of Starlink, by Elon Musk, in Brazil | Regulator | Reported |
Regulatory & licensing
Starlink not yet authorized to take pre-orders, says PTA
1 source
- Digital Pakistan20 Jan 2022
Anatel approves operations of SpaceX's Starlink satellite network
2 sources
- Agência Brasil28 Jan 2022
- TudoCelular.com28 Jan 2022
Anatel authorizes the operation of Starlink, by Elon Musk, in Brazil
3 sources
- TeleSíntese28 Jan 2022
- G128 Jan 2022
- CNN Brasil28 Jan 2022
Hardware & equipment
Elon Musk: Cats make themselves comfortable on Starlink antenna
1 source
- Nau5 Jan 2022
Starlinkのパラボラアンテナに猫が集まりまくる現象が確認される
1 source
- GIGAZINE5 Jan 2022
Consumer complaints
Elon Musk has a problem! Cats like Starlink antennas
1 source
- ISTOÉ DINHEIRO5 Jan 2022
Billing & refunds
Pricing & price hikes
Starlink is now available in Spain, and is more expensive than in any other country
2 sources
- Xataka Móvil6 Jan 2022
- ADSLZone7 Jan 2022
Speed & performance
Starlink Speed and Latency Testing in Spain
1 source
- BandaAncha24 Jan 2022
Customer support
Orders & availability
Pre-order customers report year-long waits and no response from Starlink support
Customers who paid $100 deposits told Business Insider they had waited nearly a year without delivery updates and could not reach anyone at SpaceX, including about deposit refunds that were reportedly not received.
1 source
- Business Insider (via Yahoo Tech)23 Jan 2022