Starlink, the satellite internet service operated by SpaceX, has officially launched in Tajikistan, the company announced on February 5.
“Starlink’s high-speed, low-latency internet is now available in Tajikistan,” the company posted on X. The rollout expands Starlink’s coverage in Central Asia, a region where mountainous terrain and remote settlements have long made stable internet access difficult.
Starlink is operated by Starlink Services LLC, a global telecommunications provider and wholly owned subsidiary of the U.S. aerospace company SpaceX, founded by Elon Musk. The service operates via a constellation of low-Earth orbit satellites, delivering broadband internet to areas underserved by traditional infrastructure. It is now active in approximately 130 countries and territories worldwide.
The expansion into Tajikistan follows Starlink’s earlier rollout in Kazakhstan. On June 12, 2025, Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Digital Development, Innovation, and Aerospace Industry signed a formal agreement with Starlink, requiring the company to adhere to national telecommunications and information security regulations. This agreement paved the way for official use of the service by citizens, businesses, and government agencies, including in rural and hard-to-reach areas.
In Kazakhstan, Starlink’s pricing is publicly listed on the company’s website. The most basic home internet plan starts at 23,000 tenge (around $46) per month with speed limitations. Unlimited plans begin at 31,000 tenge (approximately $62), while mobile and travel packages are available at higher price points.
Starlink also plans to begin operations in Uzbekistan in 2026, although service has not yet launched there.
