Starlink is saturated in a key area of ​​Argentina and there is a waiting list to contract the service

The launch of Starlink marked a radical change in internet access globally, and Argentina was no exception. In rural and remote regions, where traditional connectivity was practically non-existent, as well as in areas with better internet services.

The promise of a fast, low-latency connection, supported by a network of low-orbit satellites, is all the rage and has attracted thousands of users who have found in Starlink the solution to their connectivity problems.

The ease of installing the service, the absence of long-term contracts, and the ability to connect from anywhere made Starlink a very attractive option. Many people, fed up with the limitations of local providers, turned to this service, leading to an exponential increase in demand.

However, in these early years of Elon Musk 's internet, Starlink's success was hampered by a major obstacle: the limited capacity of its satellite network, a problem that also affected Argentina.

With the growing number of Starlink users in the City of Buenos Aires and Greater Buenos Aires , the infrastructure began to show signs of saturation , to the point that, currently, the company has stopped the possibility of generating new connections in this area of ​​the country, which is the most populated in Argentina.

Until more satellites are launched into space, the residential plan, which is the most affordable in terms of cost, is not available in AMBA. The alternatives are to opt for roaming plans, which are significantly more expensive than the residential plan, or to buy the modem and enter a waiting list so that, when new satellites are available that allow more connections, the company will enable the service for you.

Starlink will be available in Argentina in the second half of 2024

When trying to sign up for the service at an address in the City of Buenos Aires or Greater Buenos Aires, the company informs: "The Starlink service has reached its maximum capacity in this area. However, the good news is that you can make a deposit now to reserve your place on the waiting list and receive a notification when the service is available again.

Please note that we cannot provide an estimated timeframe for service availability, but our teams are working as quickly as possible to add more capacity to the constellation and continue to expand coverage to more customers globally."

In Argentina, the City of Buenos Aires and its surroundings are the only areas where Starlink faces this problem, while in the rest of the country the service remains available as normal. However, Argentina is not the only country with this situation.

Other major cities where Elon Musk's internet network is saturated are:

• Brazil : Rio de Janeiro
• Colombia : Bogota
• Mexico : Mexico City, Guadalajara and Monterrey
• United States: Austin, San Diego, Phoenix, Sacramento
• Canada : Edmonton
• England : London
• Australia : Perth and Brisbane
• Indonesia : Jakarta

Starlink offers a variety of services that vary by connection speed, range, user needs, and cost. When signing up for the service, there are two things to consider: the equipment and the monthly service. The equipment is paid for once, while the service is paid for monthly.

Equipment

• Mini : This compact and portable kit is designed to deliver high-speed, low-latency Internet anywhere. It comes with a built-in Wi-Fi router, low power consumption, DC power input, and download speeds of over 100Mbps. Price: $249,999.
• Standard : The Standard kit is designed for everyday home internet use. It includes everything you need to get connected quickly, including the Gen 3 router. Price: $499,999.

Service

• Roaming 50 GB : For infrequent trips or individual use, with limited consumption. Price: $63,000.
• Limited Traveling : Designed for caravans or motor homes, ideal for working anywhere. Price: $87,500.
• Mobile Priority : Perfect for high-speed, mobile applications worldwide, with unlimited data in inland waters. Price: $431,250.
• Residential : The most popular plan for typical households. Offers unlimited data. Price: $56,100.
• Residential Lite : A more affordable option for homes with lower internet consumption. It offers unlimited data, but without priority, so speeds may be lower during peak hours. Price: $38,000.