Where Starlink works right now.

Starlink covers 75+ countries as of 2026, with more than 10 million subscribers worldwide. Service quality varies by market. Here is the current picture, broken down by tier, with the official availability check at the bottom.

The four availability tiers

Not every "available" country offers the same experience. Starlink markets fall into four practical categories, based on how long service has been live and how built-out the local infrastructure is.

Tier 1: Mature markets (1+ years, dense ground stations)

Service is fast, stable, and the referral program is fully active. These are the safest places to sign up if you want a predictable experience. Median download speeds sit between 100 and 250 Mbps in most areas.

Tier 2: Recently launched (6–18 months)

Service works well in covered areas, but ground station density is still building out. Some regions inside these countries have waitlists, especially urban centers. Speeds can be very good, but you might see more peak-hour congestion than in Tier 1.

Tier 3: Pending regulatory approval

Starlink wants to operate here, but local regulators have not yet granted full approval. Some have partial coverage already (maritime, aviation, or trial deployments) but no consumer service. The situation can change quickly. Status as of early 2026:

Tier 4: Banned or unavailable

These countries have either explicitly banned Starlink, or geopolitical/security restrictions prevent operation. Bringing a dish in physically does not help: geofencing prevents the service from working even if hardware is present.

Where the referral program is currently active

The referral program is active in most Tier 1 and Tier 2 countries, but not always immediately at launch in newly opened markets. The official Starlink documentation has changed several times since the program launched. The reliable check: if you can see a "Free month for you and them" section in your own Starlink dashboard after signing up, the program is live in your country and your referral will earn you credits.

For a new customer signing up: the referral link mechanically works in any country where Starlink is available, even if the program is not yet fully active locally. Worst case, you lose nothing by clicking through a referral. Best case, you save a month of service.

Country pricing varies a lot

One thing most people do not realize: Starlink does not charge the same price everywhere. Pricing is set per country based on local competition, infrastructure costs, and currency. A few examples to illustrate the range:

• United States: Residential $80–120/month, hardware $349
• France: Residential €40/month, hardware €349 (one of the cheapest in Europe)
• United Kingdom: Residential £75/month, hardware £349
• Brazil: Residential R$184/month, hardware R$1,799
• Mexico: Residential MX$1,100/month, hardware MX$5,499
• Kenya: Residential KSh 6,500/month, hardware KSh 45,500
• Philippines: Residential ₱2,700/month, hardware ₱29,320

The free month from the referral is calculated against your local plan price, so the value scales with what you would otherwise pay. A free month in the United States is worth about $120, while a free month in Kenya is worth about KSh 6,500.

For a deeper breakdown of what Starlink actually costs once you factor in hardware, taxes, and optional add-ons, see the cost page.

What about Roam (mobile) usage across countries?

The Roam plan supports international usage in roughly 105 countries. You buy in your home country, pay your home country's pricing, and can take the dish with you for travel within the supported list. There are limits on how long you can stay outside your home country before needing to officially change your service address (usually around 60 days), and some countries are excluded from Roam entirely even when Residential is available.

For RVers, sailors, overlanders, and digital nomads, Roam is usually the right plan. For fixed-location homes and offices, Residential is better and cheaper.