SpaceX has shut the door — at least temporarily — on new Starlink reseller applications. The company cited an 'overwhelming number of submissions' as the reason for closing the program, a signal that enterprise demand for Starlink connectivity has far outpaced what the channel program was built to handle.
According to Starlink's support page, the company will provide updates if the program reopens for new applicants in the future — but no timeline has been given. The pause affects both the standard reseller program and the 'Indirect Reselling Program,' the latter of which Starlink also flagged for 'compliance risk and reduced visibility into end customers.' Existing resellers under Global Priority plans were required to register their arrangements by April 30, 2026, or risk being considered unauthorized.
The scale of the existing network puts the demand surge in context. Starlink already works with approximately 200 vendors globally, and prospective resellers previously had to demonstrate a business plan capable of generating at least $5 million USD in annual recurring revenue for Starlink data services — a high bar that clearly didn't deter applicants. The volume of submissions was enough to force a full stop.
For the broader satellite internet market, this is a notable data point. Enterprise and government appetite for Starlink's low-latency coverage — particularly in regions underserved by terrestrial broadband — appears to be running well ahead of SpaceX's ability to vet and onboard new distribution partners. Whether the program reopens with tighter criteria, a waitlist, or an entirely restructured approach remains to be seen. For our full SpaceX coverage, follow the tag.
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