Starlink Faces Another Global Outage Amid Satellite Expansion
Starlink users worldwide reported sudden connection drops, marking the second major outage in two weeks. Downdetector data shows the disruption hit without warning, echoing July's "failure of key internal software services" described by SpaceX VP Michael Nicolls. The latest blackout coincides with T-Mobile's new direct-to-cell service launch, which promises connectivity in dead zones via satellite links.
SpaceX continues aggressive satellite deployment despite California's regulatory pushback. The Starlink constellation now exceeds 7,000 active satellites according to astronomer Jonathan McDowell, dwarfing competitors. While serving 6 million users across 140 countries, the company discloses no churn metrics—leaving profitability questions unanswered.
