Starlink has announced the start of its services in Tajikistan. “High-speed Starlink internet is now available in Tajikistan,” the company said in a post on the social media platform X.
The Communications Service of Tajikistan signed a licensing agreement with Starlink Tajikistan (SpaceX) in October las year on the sidelines of the Dushanbe Invest–2025 International Investment Forum, paving the way for the service to begin operating in the country.
In a previous interview with Asia-Plus, Bakhtovar Abdusattorzoda, Director-General of Tojiktelecom, said the project is primarily aimed at connecting residents of hard-to-reach mountainous and border regions, where deploying traditional infrastructure such as fiber-optic lines and cables is difficult due to rugged terrain and low population density.
According to him, the initial phase will focus on connecting government and social institutions, including schools, hospitals and rural administrative offices. The launch of the Starlink network, he said, opens new opportunities for regional digitalization.
Abdusattorzoda also noted that in many countries global operators such as Starlink operate through a national partner. In Tajikistan, this role is performed by Tojiktelecom. This model allows the state to control internet traffic, ensure cybersecurity, regulate tariffs and ensure compliance with national legislation. All commercial agreements with service providers will be handled through Tojiktelecom.
He added that Starlink’s satellite internet relies on a constellation of low-Earth orbit satellites, significantly reducing signal latency. In countries where the service is already available, users report speeds ranging from tens to hundreds of megabits per second, depending on connection conditions.
Commenting on pricing, the head of Tojiktelecom said the launch of Starlink will not directly affect the overall cost of internet services in the country. At the same time, satellite technologies and the required equipment are generally more expensive than traditional connection methods. However, he said that following consultations with local authorities, equipment costs and tariffs will be adjusted to reflect market conditions and regional specifics.
Starlink is a global satellite communications system designed to provide high-speed broadband internet access from virtually anywhere in the world. Starlink is operated by Starlink Services, LLC, an international telecommunications provider that is a wholly owned subsidiary of American aerospace company SpaceX, providing coverage to around 150 countries and territories. It also aims to provide global mobile broadband.
