Starlink Waitlist Returns in Certain Parts of the US and Abroad
US Cities Impacted
The Starlink waitlist is back in certain parts of the US, including several large cities on the West Coast and in Texas. The Starlink availability map says the service is sold out in and around Seattle; Spokane, Washington; Portland, Oregon; San Diego; Sacramento, California; and Austin, Texas. Neighboring cities and towns are included in the sold-out zones.
Regional Availability
There are additional sold-out areas in small parts of Colorado, Montana, and North Carolina. As PCMag noted yesterday, the change comes about a year after Starlink added capacity and removed its waitlist throughout the US.
International Availability
Elsewhere in North America, there are some sold-out areas in Canada and Mexico. Across the Atlantic, Starlink is sold out in London and neighboring cities. Starlink is not yet available in most of Africa, and some of the areas where it is available are sold out.
Subscriber Growth
Starlink is generally seen as most useful in rural areas with less access to wired broadband, but it seems to be attracting interest in more heavily populated areas, too. While detailed region-by-region subscriber numbers aren’t available publicly, SpaceX President Gwynne Shotwell said last week that Starlink has nearly 5 million users worldwide.
Conclusion
The return of the Starlink waitlist in certain parts of the US and abroad is a sign of the growing demand for the service. As the company continues to expand its capacity and availability, it will be interesting to see how it addresses the increasing demand.
FAQs
Q: Why is the Starlink waitlist back?
A: The Starlink waitlist is back due to high demand for the service in certain areas.
Q: Which cities and regions are affected?
A: The Starlink waitlist is back in and around Seattle; Spokane, Washington; Portland, Oregon; San Diego; Sacramento, California; and Austin, Texas. Additional sold-out areas include small parts of Colorado, Montana, and North Carolina, as well as some areas in Canada and Mexico.
Q: Is Starlink only useful in rural areas?
A: No, Starlink is attracting interest in more heavily populated areas, too.
Q: How many users does Starlink have worldwide?
A: SpaceX President Gwynne Shotwell said last week that Starlink has nearly 5 million users worldwide.
