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Starlink Registered a Growth of 145.8% in Brazil, Reaching 326 Thousand Accesses. Rio de Janeiro Leads the List of Cities with the Most Subscribers, While States Like Minas Gerais and Pará Also Stand Out.
Providing connectivity to isolated regions has always been one of Starlink’s main goals, the satellite internet company of billionaire Elon Musk.
However, the latest data from the National Telecommunications Agency (Anatel) reveals a curious pattern: many of the leading cities in subscriber numbers are far from being considered remote areas.
According to a survey by Teletime, Rio de Janeiro tops the Brazilian ranking with 3,647 Starlink accesses.
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Other large metropolises, such as São Paulo and Brasília, also appear on the list, although the access rate per inhabitant in these locations is low compared to more remote municipalities.
The Cities with the Most Accesses
Starlink’s presence is rapidly expanding across the country.
According to Anatel data from December 2024, the operator ended the year with 326 thousand accesses in Brazil, an impressive growth of 145.8% in one year. Among the municipalities with the most subscribers, the following stand out:
- Rio de Janeiro (RJ): 3,647 accesses
- São Paulo (SP): Significant number, but low rate per inhabitant
- Brasília (DF): Use concentrated in government and rural sectors
- Tefé (AM): Highest proportional rate, with 410.3 accesses per 10 thousand inhabitants
- Altamira (PA): Large territorial extension favors adoption
In smaller municipalities, Starlink’s presence becomes even more relevant.
While super urbanized cities like São Paulo register less than three accesses for every 10 thousand inhabitants, Amazonian locations like Tefé stand out with much higher rates.
This reinforces the role of satellite internet in digital inclusion in hard-to-reach regions.
The federal capital also appears as one of the locations with high service adoption.
Brasília hosts a large number of government agencies and embassies, in addition to rural sectors where satellite internet proves to be a viable solution.
Meanwhile, Altamira, in Pará, the largest municipality in Brazil by land area, faces a significant logistical challenge for conventional internet supply, making Starlink an essential alternative.
Why Does Starlink Grow in Large Cities?
Although Starlink was designed to serve remote areas, its popularity in capitals can be explained by various factors.
Many users adopt satellite internet as a redundancy link, ensuring connectivity in case of fiber optic failures.
Businesses, shops, and even public agencies see value in having an extra connectivity option, especially in cities with overloaded infrastructure.
Moreover, the demand for stable and high-speed connections may be driving Starlink’s usage even where other options already exist.
Rio de Janeiro, for example, has an urbanization rate of 100%, which does not prevent thousands of users from seeking a more reliable service.
States with the Most Starlink Subscribers
The distribution of Starlink throughout Brazil is also noteworthy. The leading state in accesses is Minas Gerais, followed by other regions where traditional internet coverage still faces challenges.
- Minas Gerais: 40 thousand accesses
- Pará: 38 thousand accesses
- São Paulo: 36 thousand accesses
- Amazonas: 33 thousand accesses
Overall, Starlink is present in 5,178 of the 5,570 Brazilian municipalities. However, only 738 cities have more than 100 accesses, and 100 municipalities exceed the mark of 500 subscribers.
Another relevant fact is that only 31 cities have more than 1,000 accesses from Starlink. This scenario reinforces that, although the service is widely distributed, most subscriptions are still concentrated in a few locations.
The Leadership of Starlink in the Satellite Internet Market
With nearly 60% of the Brazilian market share in the segment, Starlink has established itself as the largest provider of satellite internet in the country.
The company’s growth also reflects the increasing demand for reliable connectivity in locations where traditional infrastructure still does not fully meet needs.
Elon Musk’s company achieved this feat by offering an easy-to-install solution that does not require large structures for operation, unlike fiber optics, which demand considerable works and investments for expansion.
This has attracted everyone from small providers and businesses to individual users needing stable internet for remote work and other activities.
As more municipalities seek technological solutions to overcome geographical challenges, the trend is that Starlink will continue its expansion.
Whether as the primary source of internet in remote areas or as an essential complement to ensure connection stability, the company continues to increase its market share in Brazil.
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