Elon Musk’s satellite internet venture, Starlink, experienced a significant service outage today, leaving thousands of users disconnected. Reports flooded in from across the United States, Europe, and parts of Asia, with subscribers struggling to access the internet for several hours.

Outage Tracking Platforms Highlight Scale

According to data from popular outage-tracking site Downdetector, user complaints began to spike rapidly, indicating a widespread technical disruption. Many customers reported either complete loss of service or frequent disconnections, sparking frustration, especially among remote workers and rural households who depend on Starlink’s satellite-based internet.

Starlink Responds to Complaints

In response, Starlink acknowledged the outage through its official support channels. While the company did not immediately reveal the root cause, it confirmed that engineers were actively working on restoring full connectivity. “We are aware of the disruption and are implementing fixes,” the company said in a brief statement.

Impact on Global Users

The outage highlights both the strengths and vulnerabilities of satellite-based internet infrastructure. While Starlink has become a lifeline in underserved regions, technical failures can affect large numbers of users simultaneously. Social media platforms were flooded with posts tagging Elon Musk directly, with some users demanding clearer communication on the disruption.

Service Restoration Underway

By late evening, several users reported partial restoration of services, though others continued to face instability. Starlink reassured customers that a permanent fix was on the way and promised updates once services returned to normal.