Starlink Watch

Guides and explainers

Country guides and explainers built on the record: where Starlink is licensed, what it costs, what goes wrong and how to complain.

Explainers and data stories

ExplainerWhy some countries block StarlinkStarlink's satellites cover almost the whole planet, but in dozens of countries it is unlicensed, restricted or illegal. Six reasons come up again and again.Updated 12 Oct 2026ExplainerStarlink data caps and throttling explainedStarlink sells residential plans as unlimited, but its fair-use rules allow slowdowns. Here is what the policy says and what users report.Updated 12 Oct 2026ExplainerHow to complain about Starlink: steps and regulators by countryStarlink handles complaints online through your account. If that fails, here is where to escalate in 23 countries, and the scams to watch for.Updated 12 Oct 2026

Data pages

DataEvery Starlink price change since 2022A country-by-country log of price rises, new fees and rental charges.Updated 4 Nov 2026DataStarlink outage historyEvery reported global and regional outage, with causes where known.Updated 3 Nov 2026Monthly reportStarlink problems month by monthWhat was reported each month: countries, types and new court cases.Updated 4 Nov 2026

Country guides

Country guideStarlink in the United States: price, rules and reported problemsStarlink is widely available in the US. Prices rose in 2026, new kits are rental-only, and complaints focus on fees, support and speeds.Updated 12 Oct 2026Country guideStarlink in South Africa: licence, price and reported problemsStarlink is still not licensed in South Africa. The dispute is about a 30% local ownership rule, and grey-market users risk being cut off.Updated 12 Oct 2026Country guideStarlink in Pakistan: licence, price and reported problemsStarlink has waited in Pakistan since 2022. Satellite rules are drafted but still need cabinet approval, and no licence has been issued.Updated 12 Oct 2026Country guideStarlink in Nigeria: licence, price and reported problemsStarlink is licensed in Nigeria and among its largest ISPs, but price rises, billing complaints and capacity limits in Lagos and Abuja keep coming up.Updated 12 Oct 2026Country guideStarlink in Kenya: licence, price and reported problemsStarlink is legal in Kenya, but full capacity has stopped new home sign-ups in several counties, and reported speeds have fallen.Updated 12 Oct 2026Country guideStarlink in India: licence, price and reported problemsStarlink holds an Indian licence but cannot sell service until security clearances and spectrum are in place. Here is where things stand.Updated 12 Oct 2026Country guideStarlink in Brazil: licence, price and reported problemsStarlink is licensed in Brazil until March 2027 and claims a million customers, but price rises, scams and a Supreme Court clash mark its record.Updated 12 Oct 2026