Starlink surpasses 150,000 clients in Chile

Starlink reached 156,623 subscribers in Chile by the end of the first quarter of 2026, according to Subtel data. This marks an 81.4% increase over twelve months.

Subtel figures show Starlink grew from 86,343 clients in March 2025 to 156,623 by the end of March 2026. The company accounts for 3.22% of the country's 4,859,679 fixed internet connections.

Fiber optic leads the market with 4.1 million connections, or 85.3% of the total. Starlink holds 84.2% of the other technologies category, which totals 195,299 subscribers.

Its main competitor, Hughes Net, reported 4,409 connections, down 26.1% from the previous year. Amazon's Leo service is expected to enter the market in mid-2026 via Directv.

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The US Federal Communications Commission has ruled in favor of SpaceX, promising faster speeds, lower costs, and greater reliability for Starlink and other satellite services. The decision provides a sevenfold capacity boost for satellite internet providers.

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Amazon has announced a merger agreement to buy satellite operator Globalstar for about $11.6 billion, aiming to strengthen its Leo satellite network for direct-to-device services. The deal includes an agreement with Apple to provide satellite connectivity for iPhones and Apple Watches. The transaction, expected to close in 2027, positions Amazon to compete more effectively with SpaceX's Starlink.

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