Global Outage Hits Elon Musk’s Starlink Network, Users Left Without Service for Hours
by Mighva Verma - 5 days ago - 2 min read
Published: July 24, 2025,10:00 AM (UTC)
Elon Musk's Starlink network, known for providing global satellite internet coverage, was hit by an unexpected and rare outage on July 24, 2025. The interruption lasted for several hours, causing significant disruptions for millions of users worldwide. Musk quickly issued an apology, acknowledging the unprecedented scale of the outage and the inconvenience it caused.
The issue appeared to affect users across multiple continents, including North America, Europe, and parts of Asia. Starlink's satellite-based internet service, which has been a game-changer for remote areas, was rendered temporarily inaccessible, leaving users without access to high-speed internet in many regions.
According to reports, the outage began around 6:00 AM UTC and lasted until noon, with service gradually being restored afterward. While the exact cause of the blackout remains under investigation, early speculations suggest it could have been linked to a malfunction in Starlink’s satellite communication system or a software issue affecting its ground infrastructure.
In his apology on social media, Musk reassured Starlink users that his team was working diligently to resolve the problem and prevent similar incidents from occurring in the future. “We are deeply sorry for the inconvenience caused and are investigating the root cause,” Musk said in his tweet, acknowledging the frustration felt by those relying on the service for critical communications.
Despite this setback, Starlink has built a strong reputation for reliability, with its low-orbit satellite network serving users in over 50 countries. The recent incident, however, marks one of the most severe disruptions since Starlink’s launch, highlighting the challenges of maintaining such a large-scale satellite-based service.
For now, Starlink’s engineers are working on resolving the issue, with Musk promising to provide further updates as the situation develops. Users affected by the outage have been urged to check for updates on the Starlink app or website.