Elon Musk Offers Free Starlink Internet in Iran Amidst Violent Uprising

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Moneycontrol•14-01-2026, 11:43
Elon Musk Offers Free Starlink Internet in Iran Amidst Violent Uprising
- •Elon Musk's Starlink announced free internet services in Iran to bypass the regime's digital blackout.
- •Starlink removed subscription fees and reactivated inactive connections for Iranian users.
- •SpaceX released software updates to strengthen Starlink signals against Iranian government jamming attempts.
- •The move comes amidst violent anti-government protests in Iran, with reports of 1,800-2,000 deaths.
- •Iranian security forces are seizing Starlink dishes, and the government proposes 10-year prison sentences for its use.
Why It Matters: Elon Musk's Starlink is providing free internet in Iran to support protesters against government censorship.
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