Here’s a milestone worth celebrating: Starlink, the satellite internet service from SpaceX, has surpassed 8 million active customers worldwide, and now provides broadband service across more than 150 countries, territories and markets. This achievement marks another major step forward in making reliable high-speed internet available in places that have historically been underserved or not connected at all.
What makes this so significant is the scale and speed of that growth. Just a few months ago the hit the 7-million mark, and now thousands of new customers are joining every single day. The expansion reflects both the technological progress of Starlink’s constellation (with satellites being launched regularly) and the global demand for connectivity.
For many users, especially those in remote or rural locations, this isn’t just about faster internet—it’s about opportunity. Access to reliable internet opens doors for remote work, distance education, telemedicine, emergency communications, and more. It’s about closing the digital divide and providing infrastructure that remains resilient when traditional networks fail.
But reaching 8 million customers and operating in 150+ markets also comes with responsibilities. It means maintaining quality of service, continuing to invest in ground and satellite infrastructure, adapting to local regulatory environments, and ensuring that users around the world receive consistent performance.
So to every user in Kenya, Alaska, rural Canada, the South Pacific, Europe, Latin America, and everywhere in between—thank you. Your adoption of Starlink is helping us redefine how and where connectivity happens. And for those still waiting for service in your area, this milestone demonstrates momentum: global coverage is not just a goal—it’s becoming reality.
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