How Satellite Internet (Starlink) Assigns IP Addresses

Introduction: IPs from Space

When you get your internet from a satellite like **Starlink**, your IP address is doing something incredible. It is hopping from your house, up to a satellite in orbit, and back down to a 'Ground Station' on another continent. Because Starlink has millions of users but not many public IPs, they use a massive version of **CGNAT**.

The Dynamic Jump

Starlink users often find that their 'Location' (according to their IP) changes every few days. This is because your 'Gateway' to the internet changes depending on which satellite is currently flying over your head. It is one of the most dynamic networking environments in the world.

Conclusion

Starlink is proof that IP addresses aren't bound by geography. Even in the middle of the ocean, you can have a global identity. Check your satellite IP here.