Starlink in Asia spearheads Satellite Internet : Here are all the Countries with Starlink

Starlink, SpaceX’s satellite internet venture, is rapidly transforming how remote regions get connected. Using low-Earth orbit satellites, it delivers broadband-level speeds to users with limited or no access to ground-based internet. 

Asia, with its blend of hyper-connected cities and isolated rural regions, has become a major focus. Starlink is now operational in multiple Asian countries, with more expected to join by late 2025.

Starlink Availability in Asia (2025)

CountryOperational SinceMonthly PriceHardware CostUSD Equivalent (Monthly / Hardware)
BangladeshMay 2025৳4,200৳47,000$38 / $430
BhutanFeb 2025Nu.4,200Nu.42,000$38 / $380
IndonesiaMay 2024Rp 690,000Rp 5,000,000$45 / $325
JapanOct 2022¥6,600¥66,000$48 / $480
MalaysiaJul 2023RM 260RM 2,500$55 / $525
MaldivesNov 2023MVR 590MVR 5,500$38 / $355
MongoliaMar 2024₮150,000₮1,200,000$44 / $350
PhilippinesFeb 2023₱2,700–₱3,200₱19,999–₱29,320$47–55 / $355–520
Sri LankaJul 2025LKR 12,000–15,000LKR 60,000–118,000$40–50 / $160–390
Iran (Unofficial)Sep 2022NANA>$250 (black market)

Bangladesh

Launched in May 2025, Starlink targets rural areas and disaster-prone zones to improve digital inclusion.

  • Price: ৳4,200/month (~$38)
  • Hardware: ৳47,000 (~$430)

Bhutan

Since February 2025, Starlink has brought connectivity to high-altitude villages where traditional networks don’t reach.

  • Price: Nu.4,200/month (~$38)
  • Hardware: Nu.42,000 (~$380)

Indonesia

Activated in May 2024, the service connects remote island communities where terrain challenges fiber installation.

  • Price: Rp 690,000/month (~$45)
  • Hardware: Rp 5,000,000 (~$325)

Japan

Operational since October 2022, Starlink supports disaster response and connects isolated rural populations.

  • Price: ¥6,600/month (~$48)
  • Hardware: ¥66,000 (~$480)

Malaysia

Starlink launched in July 2023, as part of national initiatives to expand rural internet access.

  • Price: RM 260/month (~$55)
  • Hardware: RM 2,500 (~$525)

Maldives

Available from November 2023, Starlink is used for island resorts and fishing communities.

  • Price: MVR 590/month (~$38)
  • Hardware: MVR 5,500 (~$355)

Mongolia

Launched in March 2024, Starlink offers stable connections across Mongolia’s nomadic and desert regions.

  • Price: ₮150,000/month (~$44)
  • Hardware: ₮1,200,000 (~$350)

Philippines

Starlink went live in February 2023, delivering internet to thousands of island barangays.

  • Price: ₱2,700–₱3,200/month (~$47–$55)
  • Hardware: ₱19,999–₱29,320 (~$355–$520)

Sri Lanka

The newest entrant, Sri Lanka officially joined in July 2025, focusing on tea estates and inland provinces.

  • Price: LKR 12,000–15,000/month (~$40–$50)
  • Hardware: LKR 60,000–118,000 (~$160–$390)

Iran (Unofficial)

Despite being banned, Starlink terminals entered Iran during the 2022 protests and are still used covertly.

  • Price: Unavailable (black market only)
  • Hardware: Often exceeds $250 on the black market

Offering speeds up to 250 Mbps and pricing that’s competitive relative to regional ISPs, Starlink is proving to be a disruptive solution across Asia’s diverse geographies. Its presence is set to reshape internet access in islands, mountains, deserts, and everywhere between.

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