Starlink Announces Major Network Gains and Recovers from Global Outage
The improvements, combined with ongoing expansion of ground infrastructure, are expected to reduce latency further and strengthen Starlink’s competitive position in global broadband markets, particularly for rural and underserved communities.
Starlink has released an update detailing significant improvements in its satellite internet service, including faster speeds, lower latency, and expanded network capacity. The update comes during a period of significant operational activity for the company, which also recently experienced and resolved a rare global outage.
The outage, which lasted about 2.5 hours, was caused by a failure of key internal software services that support the core network. Service has since been restored, and Starlink said it remains committed to ensuring reliability as it scales.
The July 2025 update confirmed that median peak-hour download speeds in the United States now reach roughly 200 Mbps, with average latency during busy periods around 25 milliseconds. The constellation currently includes more than 7,800 operational satellites and serves over six million users in more than 140 countries, providing about 450 terabits per second of weekly capacity.
The company is preparing to launch third-generation satellites in the first half of 2026. These satellites, optimized for Starship launches, are designed to deliver more than one terabit of downlink capacity and enhanced uplink performance, significantly boosting the network’s future capability.
The improvements, combined with ongoing expansion of ground infrastructure, are expected to reduce latency further and strengthen Starlink’s competitive position in global broadband markets, particularly for rural and underserved communities.
