July 24, 2025 - SpaceX's Starlink satellite internet service experienced a widespread global network outage Thursday afternoon, leaving thousands of users without connectivity.
The outage began at approximately 3:10 PM ET, with Starlink confirming the disruption on social media platform X.
Starlink is currently in a network outage and we are actively implementing a solution. We appreciate your patience, we'll share an update once this issue is resolved.
— Starlink (@Starlink) July 24, 2025
Musk Promises Quick Resolution
SpaceX CEO Elon Musk responded to the outage on X, stating that service would be restored soon and the company would address the root cause to prevent future incidents.
Service will be restored shortly.
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) July 24, 2025
Sorry for the outage.
SpaceX will remedy root cause to ensure it doesn’t happen again. https://t.co/q1bsTVtMZ7
Widespread Impact
According to Downdetector, which monitors service disruptions, a spike of user-reported outages have been reported.
Critical Service for Northern Communities
The disruption is particularly significant for Canada's northern communities, where Starlink has become an essential service. The satellite internet provider has been credited with:
- Keeping groups safe while on the land
- Providing access to online education and healthcare services
- Serving as a lifeline during Northwest Territories' wildfire seasons and communication outages
Service Status
As of publication, Starlink has not provided a specific timeline for full service restoration, though the company indicated it was "actively implementing a solution."
