Global Regulators Approve Elon Musk’s Starlink Internet While He Gets Mocked Trying to Showcase Starlink’s  In-flight Gaming Performance

Starlink Satellites Aim to Revolutionise the Internet, but Elon Musk Gets Bullied by Fellow Gamers Trying to Prove It

As of early 2025, Starlink has deployed over 5,500 satellites into low earth orbit, and there are plans to eventually expand that number exponentially for global coverage. Starlink is owned by SpaceX, the private aerospace company founded by entrepreneur Elon Musk. Musk has been in the news lately for all the wrong reasons as head of President Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). 

Elon Musk hosted a livestream on his microblogging site X to showcase Starlink Internet’s inflight wi-fi capabilities and his gaming prowess. The livestream turned disastrous as he was trolled, bullied, and repeatedly died in the game. He took to the skies to showcase Starlink Internet aboard his private jet and started playing Path of Exile 2, a dungeon crawler, while livestreaming on X. 

How Fast is Starlink Internet, and When Will it be Available?

Starlink Internet will provide broadband internet services worldwide. It will serve residential and commercial customers and even support defense and scientific missions and even emergency communications. Starlink Internet speeds can rival or exceed local 5G deployments in rural areas, but in urban environments, dedicated 5G networks may be faster. 

Starlink satellites are approved and in operation in the US, Canada, Europe, Australia, and New Zealand. While the first world is enjoying Starlink’s speed, many countries in the third world, like Pakistan and Bangladesh, are also easing restrictions and red tape and allowing limited service under regulatory oversight. Countries like Brazil have recently approved Starlink, enabling rollout in Latin America. 

Elon Musk was trying to show the world the transformative Starlink Internet experience aboard a flight. Still, unfortunately for him, the world’s richest man isn’t the most respected, and the brutal trolling rattled him. The Tesla CEO was mocked and told he would “die alone”. The livestream intended to prove he is good at gaming, which many question, and also show how Starlink Internet is a testament to innovation with its seamless connection. Elon Musk failed at both those aims and rage quit but he claims the connection was lost. 

How Much Will Starlink Internet Cost?

Starlink Internet intends to redefine connectivity, and the Starlink Internet plans for residential consumers start at $100 per month in the US. The one-time equipment cost is $599, and pricing varies by region, country, and plan. Starlink Internet worldwide costs do not differ greatly; the monthly subscription in the UK is £89, €50 in Austria, and AUD 139 in Australia.

Starlink Internet services will launch in Pakistan by the end of the year, and the expected cost is PKR 35,000 per month for residential consumers and a one-time hardware fee of PKR 110,000. Starlink internet plans for businesses vary greatly from the residential plan, and the speed is also 100-500 Mbps compared to 500-250 Mbps for the residential plan. 

Conclusion

​With recent regulatory approvals in countries such as Bangladesh and Pakistan, Starlink’s global expansion continues to gain momentum. These developments underscore the growing recognition of Starlink Satellite’s potential to bridge digital divides and enhance connectivity in underserved regions. However, as evidenced by Elon Musk’s recent livestream of in-flight gaming, showcasing technological advancements can present unforeseen challenges. 

While the demonstration highlighted Starlink’s capability to support high-bandwidth activities like online gaming during flight, it also exposed the unpredictable nature of public interactions in digital spaces. As Starlink advances, it will be crucial for Elon Musk to navigate both the technical and social landscapes to realize his vision of global internet accessibility.