Starlink problems in October 2025
103 Starlink problems were reported in October 2025 across 26 countries. Most reports came from Myanmar, Argentina, Brazil. The most common type was scams & fraud.
By country
Courts and regulators this month
Scams & fraud
Myanmar scam cities booming despite crackdown – using Elon Musk’s Starlink
10 sources
- Borneo Bulletin14 Oct 2025
- Cambodianess14 Oct 2025
- The Japan Times14 Oct 2025
- RTL Today14 Oct 2025
- ucanews.com14 Oct 2025
- Plataforma Media14 Oct 2025
- The New Indian Express14 Oct 2025
- Frontier Myanmar14 Oct 2025
- CTV News14 Oct 2025
- Hong Kong Free Press HKFP18 Oct 2025
US Congress committee investigating Musk-owned Starlink over Myanmar scam centres
2 sources
- The Guardian14 Oct 2025
- Khmer Times15 Oct 2025
Scammers using Starlink make hay in Myanmar | World News
1 source
- Hindustan Times16 Oct 2025
Myanmar junta raids scam hub powered by Elon Musk’s Starlink
2 sources
- South China Morning Post20 Oct 2025
- Kosmo Online20 Oct 2025
Myanmar đột kích trung tâm lừa đảo, thu giữ 30 thiết bị internet Starlink
3 sources
- VTV.vn20 Oct 2025
- VnExpress20 Oct 2025
- Báo Thanh Niên20 Oct 2025
SpaceX disables more than 2,000 Starlink devices used in Myanmar scam compounds
8 sources
- The Record from Recorded Future News22 Oct 2025
- Arab News22 Oct 2025
- Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha (BSS)22 Oct 2025
- Edition.mv22 Oct 2025
- CNN23 Oct 2025
- Myanmar Now23 Oct 2025
- Frontier Myanmar23 Oct 2025
- Asia Gaming Brief (AGB)27 Oct 2025
SpaceX disables 2,500 Starlink terminals allegedly used by Asian scam centers
2 sources
- Ars Technica22 Oct 2025
- News2422 Oct 2025
2,500 scammer-linked Starlink rigs disabled in Myanmar
2 sources
- Bangkok Post22 Oct 2025
- PCMag22 Oct 2025
Starlink abgeschaltet: Großrazzien in myanmarischen Scam-Zentren
1 source
- ORF22 Oct 2025
Markas Scam di Myanmar Digerebek, Beroperasi Pakai Starlink
1 source
- detikcom24 Oct 2025
Starlink Halts Service to Myanmar Scam Centers Amid Congressional Probe
1 source
- CNET28 Oct 2025
緬甸詐騙園區遭打擊後迅速重開 大量利用SpaceX星鏈上網
1 source
- 香港0131 Oct 2025
Pricing & price hikes
Antena da Starlink está com preço no chão; kit chega a menor valor histórico
3 sources
- Canaltech13 Oct 2025
- Mundo Conectado13 Oct 2025
- A TARDE14 Oct 2025
Antena da Starlink chega ao menor preço na Amazon; veja o preço do kit
2 sources
- Canaltech23 Oct 2025
- Xataka Brasil24 Oct 2025
Regulatory & licensing
Novas regras da Anatel para satélite abrem espaço para Starlink de Musk no celular
4 sources
- Folha de S.Paulo1 Oct 2025
- Brasil 2471 Oct 2025
- Olhar Digital1 Oct 2025
- TudoCelular.com2 Oct 2025
Cabinet signs decree granting Starlink two-year license
1 source
- L'Orient Today8 Oct 2025
Starlink to create BEE entity as part of licence bid
1 source
- ITWeb9 Oct 2025
Starlink Dianggap Abaikan Aturan, Pemerintah Diminta Tegas
1 source
- detikFinance9 Oct 2025
Q-KON readies to fill gaps from Starlink licence impasse
1 source
- ITWeb10 Oct 2025
ماذا بعد موافقة مجلس الوزراء على الترخيص لـ"ستارلينك - لبنان"؟!
1 source
- المركزية13 Oct 2025
South Korean government criticised for rushed approval of Starlink Korea agreement
Critics said the Ministry of Science and ICT approved Starlink Korea's cross-border agreement in May 2025 before studying market and security effects. A National Assembly report flagged data privacy and security risks.
1 source
- Korea JoongAng Daily13 Oct 2025
Unlicensed Starlink becomes Myanmar's top ISP as scam compounds adopt it
An AFP investigation found Starlink ranked as Myanmar's largest internet provider in APNIC data every day from 3 July to 1 October 2025, although it is not licensed there. Scam compound buildings were seen covered in dishes.
2 sources
- Cambodianess (AFP)14 Oct 2025
- Malay Mail (AFP)14 Oct 2025
ทหารเมียนมาอ้างยึด Starlink 30 เครื่องจากฐานสแกมเมอร์
1 source
- Thai PBS20 Oct 2025
Komdigi Kaji Internet Satelit Langsung ke HP Tanpa Sinyal BTS, Mirip Starlink
3 sources
- Kompas.com22 Oct 2025
- Katadata.co.id22 Oct 2025
- Teknologi.id23 Oct 2025
Gabon regulator warns sale and use of Starlink equipment is illegal
ARCEP Gabon said Starlink has no authorisation in the country. It warned of fines, prison and equipment seizure, and announced nationwide inspections.
1 source
- Gabonreview6 Nov 2025
Speed & performance
Kecepatan Starlink Turun Drastis usai Setahun Beroperasi di RI
2 sources
- Bisnis Tekno13 Oct 2025
- Bloomberg Technoz14 Oct 2025
Pengusaha Bongkar Biang Kerok Kecepatan Starlink Anjlok di RI
1 source
- Bisnis Tekno14 Oct 2025
Какую максимальную скорость интернета сейчас может выдать Starlink
1 source
- УНИАН16 Oct 2025
Setahun di Indonesia, Kecepatan Internet Starlink Anjlok Drastis! Ini Penyebabnya
2 sources
- NNC Netralnews17 Oct 2025
- Teknologi.id18 Oct 2025
Starlink vs 5G speed test: Which one performs better?
1 source
- TechCabal22 Oct 2025
Setahun Starlink di Indonesia, Kecepatan Internet Malah Makin Lelet
1 source
- Suara.com24 Oct 2025
Lawsuits & court cases
Iran Prepares Death Penalty Law for Starlink Internet Use
1 source
- IranWire10 Oct 2025
Hardware & equipment
SpaceX ระงับบริการอุปกรณ์ Starlink ในเมียนมากว่า 2,500 เครื่อง
1 source
- Thairath.co.th22 Oct 2025
Outages & downtime
宇都宮市、衛星通信「スターリンク」導入 災害時の通信障害に対応 避難所で活用、県内で初
1 source
- 下野新聞社3 Oct 2025
تعطل خدمات الإنترنت عبر الأقمار الصناعية "ستارلينك"
1 source
- البيان21 Oct 2025
Consumer complaints
Account & policy changes
SpaceX says it disabled over 2,500 Starlink kits near Myanmar scam centres
SpaceX said it proactively identified and disabled more than 2,500 Starlink kits near suspected scam compounds in Myanmar after activist warnings and a US congressional inquiry.
2 sources
- Arab News (AFP)22 Oct 2025
- AGB (Asia Gaming Brief)27 Oct 2025
Orders & availability
Billing & refunds
Other
Myanmar junta seizes Starlink receivers in KK Park scam-hub raid
State media said troops seized 30 sets of Starlink receivers at the KK Park scam centre. AFP had counted far more dishes there, and Starlink is not licensed in Myanmar.
7 sources
- Arab News19 Oct 2025
- Cambodianess20 Oct 2025
- The Straits Times20 Oct 2025
- Borneo Bulletin20 Oct 2025
- Radio Free Asia20 Oct 2025
- The Japan Times20 Oct 2025
- Dhaka Tribune (AFP)20 Oct 2025



