SpaceX has reached a significant milestone in Canada—surpassing 500,000 active Starlink users nationwide, according to an announcement on X from the official Starlink account on July 14.
This achievement marks a substantial leap forward from just under 400,000 subscribers a year ago (almost to the day), reflecting a 25% year‑over‑year growth in a country where broadband reach remains geographically uneven.
Among the customers benefiting from this expansion is Syola Ikkidluak, a dog sledder and hunter based in Nunavut, who uses Starlink to stay connected during extended hunting trips on the Arctic ice. She noted that, in the isolated northern terrain around Iqaluit, reliable communication is lifesaving—“Starlink has changed our lives out on the land,” she explained.
Starlink is now connecting over 500K customers across Canada – among those is Syola Ikkidluak, a dog sledder staying connected during extended hunting trips on the ice ️❤️ → https://t.co/M5geKZ3OJi pic.twitter.com/ub8GLEeyOt
— Starlink (@Starlink) July 14, 2025
This milestone highlights Starlink’s critical role in bringing high‑speed, low‑latency internet to remote and under‑served regions of Canada. Traditional broadband infrastructure remains scarce across vast northern territories and rural provinces. Starlink’s low‑Earth orbit satellite constellation now offers high‑speed connectivity where fiber and cellular networks struggle to reach.
Globally, Starlink serves over 6 million subscribers worldwide, up from around 5 million in February 2025, according to the most recent update from the company this week. Starlink also disclosed that it added more than 2.7 million customers over the past year across 42 new markets, supported by over 100 satellite missions and 2,300+ new satellites deployed.
Despite its success in many communities, Starlink has found itself politically isolated in some parts of Canada. In recent months many provinces began reevaluating their relationships with companies perceived as closely aligned with U.S. interests. Elon Musk’s increasingly visible ties to former President Donald Trump—including endorsements and shared policy views—have also sparked controversy. Several provinces, including Quebec and British Columbia, have since pulled back or declined to renew broadband subsidy programs that would have included Starlink, citing concerns about transparency, regulatory compliance, and geopolitical alignment.
Still, Starlink’s popularity among consumers remains high. The service has been instrumental in bridging Canada’s digital divide, especially in remote Indigenous communities and northern regions where traditional carriers have long struggled to provide coverage. Partnerships like its recent collaboration with Rogers to enable satellite-based texting and emergency 911 access further entrench its role in Canadian connectivity.
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