Starlink now available in Kuwait, amid West Asia security concerns

Teslo CEO and billionaire Elon Musk’s owned satellite-based internet service, Starlink, is now accessible in Kuwait, Musk announced it on his social media platform X. Users can now access and purchase the Starlink kits to use the service. 

The move comes amid the ongoing crisis in West Asia, and continuous attacks by Iran at the Gulf nations, with Tehran targeting critical infrastructure and military sites in the country, including the Kuwait International Airport. 

Musk wrote on X, “Starlink now available in Kuwait!” The official Starlink X account shared an image, displaying that entire country was now under its coverage.

According to the Starlink website, it has received approvals from Kuwait’s Communications and Information Technology Regulatory Authority (CITRA). 

Kuwait under drone attack

Several drones struck Kuwait’s International Airport which led to no internet connectivity in the state which led to further disruptions earlier this month. Though CITRA stated that the issue was not related to the conflict.

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How to access Starlink and its different plans?

Users can sign up in the Starlink app through the Starlink website. The plan is priced 31 KWD (which is roughly Rs 9,300) per month. One can also use the mini kit which is available at 92 KWD (Rs 27,600) or opt for a standard kit that will cost around 122 KWD (Rs 36,700).

The service is providing a first month free service. Which will help the consumers understand the facility and become more active about the technological change. 

What is Starlink?

Starklink is a satellite-based internet service that uses about thousands of low Earth orbit satellites, which is operated by SpaceX. It delivers internet to remote or underserved locations via a dish antenna. It enables streaming, gaming, and video calls, bypassing traditional cable infrastructure.

It is primarily focused on providing fast data speeds in remote regions with low density.

In January this year, Starlink also received approval from the US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to deploy 7,500 additional second-generation satellites.

Starlink in India?

Musk has been eyeing India as the biggest market for the new technological advancements, the Starlink website showed how users can buy the service for Rs 8,600 per month. 

Tesla officially entered the Indian market in 2025, following this Starlink VP Lauren Dreyer wrote on X, “We're eager to connect the people of India with Starlink's high-speed internet, and our teams are focused on obtaining final government approvals to turn service (and the website) on.”