Starlink Now Connects Over 10 Million Customers Worldwide

Starlink has reached a remarkable global milestone: Starlink 10 million customers are now connected to high-speed satellite internet across more than 160 countries, territories and markets worldwide. This latest achievement, confirmed directly by the company’s announcement, reflects rapid adoption of satellite broadband as a viable alternative to traditional internet infrastructure, especially in underserved and remote regions. “Starlink is connecting more than 10M active customers with high-speed internet across 160 countries, territories and many other markets,” the company stated in its update, thanking users around the world.

This milestone comes on the heels of explosive growth throughout 2025, following Starlink’s expansion into new markets and the gradual elimination of bottlenecks such as waitlists in many regions. Adoption continues to accelerate as connectivity becomes more accessible and households, businesses and communities recognize the value of reliable satellite broadband.

The Impressive Growth of Starlink 10 Million Customers

Starlink’s journey from a beta satellite internet provider to a global broadband leader has been rapid and sustained. Earlier in the year, the service was estimated to have millions of subscribers spread across dozens of countries. By December 2025, Starlink had been reported to have around nine million active users, spread over more than 155 countries and territories.

At the current pace, Starlink added roughly one million new customers in under two months — a testament to the strong global demand for dependable internet connectivity that traditional terrestrial networks often fail to reach. Growth averages more than 19,000 new users per day since the last milestone, highlighting both market appetite and Starlink’s expanding reach.

The global footprint of Starlink now spans six inhabited continents, with services available in urban, rural and remote communities alike. While some regions await regulatory clearance or infrastructure support before full service can be offered, Starlink’s presence in over 160 markets underscores its continued momentum toward near-global coverage.

What the Starlink 10 Million Customers Milestone Means for Broadband Access

Reaching more than ten million active users underscores a broader shift in how people access the internet in the 2020s. Satellite broadband has evolved from a niche solution into a mainstream connectivity choice — particularly where traditional fiber, DSL or cable infrastructure is limited or absent. Starlink’s constellation of low-Earth orbit (LEO) satellites delivers reduced latency, reliable speeds and broad coverage that can rival conventional networks, making it a compelling choice for:

• Rural households seeking broadband connectivity

• Remote businesses and teleworkers

• Educational and healthcare providers

• Maritime, aviation and emergency response services

By surpassing ten million customers, Starlink demonstrates that satellite broadband can serve a diverse user base and fill digital-access gaps that conventional networks often cannot. This achievement also strengthens Starlink’s position as the dominant provider in global satellite internet, capturing a significant share of the market it helped create.

Regional Highlights and Expansion Trends

While overall global users have climbed, certain countries and regions have experienced especially rapid growth. For example:

• North America remains one of the largest markets, with millions of customers across the United States and Canada.

• Emerging markets in South America, Africa and parts of Asia continue to see strong demand, especially where terrestrial broadband infrastructure is limited.

• New regulatory approvals and market launches have also expanded service into territories previously unavailable, supporting continued subscriber growth.

Additionally, Starlink’s removal of waitlists in many areas — where customers previously had to sign up and wait for service availability — has made it easier for new subscribers to connect immediately once they find coverage at their location. This strategy fuels further adoption and helps maintain growth momentum.

Technical Infrastructure Supporting Global Connectivity

Starlink’s global network rests on a constellation of thousands of satellites in low-Earth orbit, designed to provide broadband coverage with low latency and high throughput compared with traditional geostationary satellite services. The network is expected to continue expanding over the coming years, with upgrades such as new satellite generations that increase network capacity and performance even further.

User terminals — often referred to as “Starlink dishes” — connect directly to this satellite constellation, delivering connectivity to homes, businesses and mobile environments. As global demand grows, Starlink continues to deploy new infrastructure and refine its satellite operations to support customer needs across diverse geographies.