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Starlink App Downloads Skyrocket in US
16 Apr
Summary
- Starlink app downloads and active users more than doubled globally year-over-year.
- US downloads surged 223% in the first quarter of 2026.
- Brazil shows highest user growth, now representing 13% of global users.

SpaceX's Starlink satellite internet service is experiencing substantial user growth, particularly in the United States. In the first quarter of 2026, global downloads and monthly active users for the Starlink app more than doubled compared to the previous year.
Downloads in the US alone spiked by 223% year-over-year during the first quarter of 2026, reaching the highest single-quarter figure ever recorded. This surge in US downloads and a nearly 150% increase in monthly active users highlight the effectiveness of SpaceX's aggressive discounts and expanded retail presence.