Starlink, the satellite internet service developed by Elon Musk’s SpaceX, is now available in Kosovo, offering high-speed internet to users across the country.
In a tweet announcing the expansion, Musk’s company stated, “Starlink’s high-speed, low-latency internet is now available in Kosovo!” The announcement was welcomed by Kosovo’s President, Vjosa Osmani, who replied, “Welcome to Kosovo.”
Since its first test launch in 2018, SpaceX has placed over 5,000 Starlink satellites into orbit using its Falcon rockets, with the service now covering vast areas globally. The move into Kosovo follows authorization by the country’s Regulatory Authority of Electronic and Postal Communications (ARKEP) in October. ARKEP praised the development, emphasizing that Starlink’s entry would bring significant economic benefits and boost Kosovo’s connectivity infrastructure.
“Starlink has provided vital internet access to communities worldwide, enabling education, healthcare, remote work, and communication during emergencies or natural disasters,” ARKEP said in a statement.
The service’s global reputation soared after Musk extended access to Ukraine during the Russian invasion, ensuring critical communication remained intact amid widespread disruption.
Starlink’s arrival in Kosovo marks another step in expanding digital accessibility in the Balkans, potentially transforming remote and underserved areas.
