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Starlink, the satellite internet project by SpaceX, is quickly gaining traction as a global solution for fast, reliable internet, especially in areas where conventional infrastructure falls short. In Asia, where dense cities coexist with underserved rural regions, Starlink has found strong demand. Its rollout has already transformed connectivity in several countries.
বাংলাদেশ, which officially launched Starlink in May 2025, is using it to connect remote communities, enhance disaster resilience, and bridge the digital divide across coastal and inland regions.
বাংলাদেশ
Status: Officially Available (since May 2025)
Price: ৳4,200 (Lite), ৳6,000 (Standard)
Starlink’s presence in Bangladesh is helping improve connectivity in flood-prone areas and rural regions with unstable infrastructure. It’s a critical tool for expanding digital access beyond major cities.
Bhutan
Status: Officially Available (since February 2025)
Price: Nu.4,200
In Bhutan, Starlink is providing stable, fast internet to isolated Himalayan villages and government centers where traditional broadband has never been viable.
Indonesia
Status: Officially Available (since May 2024)
Price: Rp 690,000/month
With thousands of remote islands, Indonesia is using Starlink to deliver reliable internet to areas unreachable by cable or fiber, improving education and disaster preparedness.
Japan
Status: Officially Available (since October 2022)
Price: ¥6,600/month
Starlink supports Japan’s rural communities, transportation sectors, and emergency response systems, ensuring continuous connectivity even during natural disasters.
Malaysia
Status: Officially Available (since July 2023)
Price: RM 260/month
Malaysia has integrated Starlink into rural broadband initiatives, especially in Sabah and Sarawak, targeting educational institutions and health facilities in underserved zones.
Maldives
Status: Officially Available (since November 2023)
Price: MVR 590/month
Starlink in the Maldives connects isolated islands and supports marine operations, with resorts and local communities relying on its stable performance.
Mongolia
Status: Officially Available (since March 2024)
Price: ₮150,000/month
Mongolia’s vast terrain and nomadic lifestyle make traditional infrastructure impractical. Starlink is delivering consistent internet across deserts, plains, and mobile operations.
Philippines
Status: Officially Available (since February 2023)
Price: ₱2,700–₱3,200/month
As the first Southeast Asian country to launch Starlink, the Philippines uses it to power communications in remote islands and coastal towns affected by typhoons.
শ্রীলঙ্কা
Status: Officially Available (since July 2025)
Price: LKR 12,000–15,000/month
Sri Lanka is using Starlink to connect tea plantations, remote villages, and provincial towns where broadband access was previously nonexistent or unreliable.
Iran (Unofficial)
Status: Unofficial Access (since September 2022)
Price: Not officially listed (black market)
Although banned, Starlink terminals have been smuggled into Iran. They’re used by activists, journalists, and tech-savvy users to bypass censorship and internet shutdowns.
Starlink is now officially operational in nine Asian countries, with Iran accessing it unofficially. With prices ranging from ৳4,200 in Bangladesh to ₱3,200 in the Philippines, it remains a premium but transformative internet solution.
As India, Nepal, Pakistan, and Vietnam prepare to onboard the service in late 2025, Starlink’s role in Asia’s digital future is becoming more central, especially for regions long neglected by traditional ISPs.
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