SpaceX is now offering free Starlink satellite dishes in select markets, including Italy and Australia, as part of a limited-time promotion. Customers in these countries who sign up for a one-year service agreement will receive the standard Starlink dish—previously priced at €349 in Italy—at no cost.
In Australia, the offer includes similar terms: customers get the dish for free, but must pay for it if they cancel their subscription or default on payments. The move is part of SpaceX’s wider strategy to expand Starlink’s global footprint, which currently spans over 120 countries and serves more than 5 million users. The company also has its sights set on launching in India in the near future.
Despite its growing presence, Starlink faces hurdles in attracting new users—partly due to CEO Elon Musk’s often controversial public image. Moreover, service availability has been temporarily paused in several U.S. cities due to network capacity constraints, raising questions about how much traction the promotional offer can gain.
Meanwhile, in South Asia, Starlink is preparing to enter Pakistan’s satellite internet market. The company has received a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the Pakistan Space Activities Regulatory Board, following clearance from the Interior Ministry.
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) is expected to issue Starlink’s operational license within two weeks. The company has already submitted its technical and business plans and completed three out of four registration stages. It is also registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) and the Pakistan Software Export Board.
Once the final license is granted, Starlink will be able to offer high-speed satellite internet across remote and underserved regions of Pakistan—without disrupting existing communication infrastructure.
