“Starlink high-speed internet is now available in Tajikistan,” the company said in a statement.
The Republic of Tajikistan’s Communications Service signed a licensing agreement with Starlink Tajikistan (SpaceX) to launch Starlink operations in the country during the Dushanbe Invest–2025 International Investment Forum, which took place in October.
Starlink is a global satellite communications system designed to provide high-speed broadband internet access from anywhere in the world.
Tajiktelecom CEO Bakhtovar Abdusattorzoda noted that the contract is primarily aimed at connecting residents of hard-to-reach mountainous and border regions of the country to satellite internet, where the installation of traditional infrastructure (fiber-optic lines, cables) is difficult due to the mountainous terrain and low population density.
Speaking about connecting hard-to-reach areas to high-speed internet, he said that this primarily concerns government and social institutions – schools, hospitals, and rural administrations.
Thus, the launch of a high-quality Starlink network opens new horizons for regional digitalization, he noted.
“In many countries, external global operators, such as Starlink, operate through a national partner—in our case, Tajiktelecom. This model allows the state to control traffic, ensure cybersecurity, regulate tariffs, and comply with national legislation. All commercial agreements with providers will be conducted through Tajiktelecom,” he said.
He then reported that Starlink satellite internet uses a network of low-orbit satellites, which helps reduce signal latency.
Users in other countries where Starlink is available report speeds ranging from tens to hundreds of megabits per second—exact figures depend on connection conditions.
Regarding pricing, according to Tajiktelecom’s CEO, this won’t directly change the overall cost of internet in the country. Satellite communications technology, including the necessary equipment, is typically more expensive than traditional connection methods.
However, through negotiations with local authorities, equipment costs and tariffs will be adapted to reflect the market situation and regional specifics.
