Starlink starts taking orders for satellite internet service in Vietnam this week, giving households a new way online that does not run through a single cable. Elon Musk’s SpaceX confirmed the news through the company’s local website, where Vietnamese customers can now place deposits directly. The launch caps a regulatory process that began well over a year ago and makes Vietnam the sixth Southeast Asian country with Starlink service.
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How Much Does Starlink Cost in Vietnam?
Vietnamese households can sign up for a residential plan starting at 1.13 million dong, about $43, per month through Starlink’s local website. Buyers also need Starlink’s hardware kit, priced at 8.66 million dong upfront. Business customers pay more, with corporate plans starting at 1.48 million dong monthly. That is a real cost commitment, though rural households with no fiber access may find it worth every dong.
Why Vietnam Approved Starlink
Vietnam’s government first announced in March 2025 that it would let SpaceX run Starlink on a trial basis, waiving the foreign ownership limits that usually apply to telecom companies. Some analysts see the move partly as a way to ease trade tensions with Washington. The trial runs through the end of 2030, and officials have capped subscriber numbers at 600,000 during that window.
Starlink’s Ground Infrastructure in Vietnam
As Starlink starts taking orders for satellite internet service in Vietnam, the company is also building out the physical network behind it. The service runs through Starlink Services Vietnam, a local unit SpaceX set up in September 2025 with charter capital of 30 billion dong, roughly $1.1 million. Vietnam has authorized four ground gateway stations so far, spread across Phu Tho, Da Nang, and Ho Chi Minh City.
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Vietnam Joins a Growing Regional List
Vietnam becomes the sixth Southeast Asian market where Starlink operates, joining Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, and East Timor. That regional expansion matters because much of Southeast Asia still has patchy broadband outside major cities. Starlink’s pitch has always centered on reaching places fiber companies find too expensive to wire up.
Frequently Asked Questions
When did Starlink start taking orders in Vietnam?
Starlink began accepting orders in Vietnam on August 13, 2026, with customers placing deposits directly through the company’s local website, starlink.com.vn.
How much does Starlink cost per month in Vietnam?
Residential plans start at 1.13 million dong, about $43 per month, plus an 8.66 million dong hardware fee. Corporate plans start at 1.48 million dong monthly.
Which company operates Starlink in Vietnam?
Starlink Services Vietnam, a local SpaceX unit established in September 2025 with charter capital of 30 billion dong, roughly $1.1 million, operates the service.
How many Starlink subscribers can Vietnam have?
Vietnam’s government has capped Starlink subscribers at 600,000 during the trial period, which runs through the end of 2030 under the current pilot program.
When did Vietnam approve Starlink to operate?
Vietnam’s government announced in March 2025 that it would allow SpaceX to launch Starlink on a trial basis, waiving the country’s usual foreign ownership limits.
How many ground stations does Starlink have in Vietnam?
Vietnam has authorized four Starlink ground gateway stations, located in Phu Tho, Da Nang, and Ho Chi Minh City, connecting satellites to local networks.
Which other Southeast Asian countries have Starlink?
Starlink already operates in Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, and East Timor. Vietnam is now the sixth Southeast Asian market to gain access.
Why did Vietnam allow Starlink to operate?
Officials cited the need for better rural connectivity, though some analysts also see the approval as a gesture to ease trade tensions with the United States.
Is Starlink available to businesses in Vietnam?
Yes. Corporate customers can subscribe starting at 1.48 million dong per month, a higher tier than the residential plan aimed at households.
Who owns Starlink?
Starlink is operated by SpaceX, the aerospace company founded and led by Elon Musk, which provides satellite internet service in more than 120 markets worldwide.
The Bottom Line
Starlink starts taking orders for satellite internet service in Vietnam at a moment when the country is pushing hard to modernize its digital infrastructure. Whether all 600,000 trial subscriber slots fill up remains to be seen, especially at a price well above typical fixed broadband. But for remote villages and mountain provinces cut off from cable lines, that price tag might finally buy a real connection to the rest of the world.
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