SpaceX Offers Free Starlink Internet in Iran Amid Regime's 'Kill Switch' Crackdown

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Firstpost•14-01-2026, 11:33
SpaceX Offers Free Starlink Internet in Iran Amid Regime's 'Kill Switch' Crackdown
- •SpaceX is providing free Starlink internet access to users in Iran, waiving subscription fees for previously inactive accounts.
- •This initiative comes as the Iranian regime implements a nationwide internet 'kill switch' to suppress anti-government protests.
- •The internet shutdown has masked the true scale of violence, with human rights groups warning of a higher death toll among protesters.
- •Starlink has become a crucial tool for getting information out of Iran, especially regarding protester deaths, due to the severe blackout.
- •Despite Iranian authorities criminalizing Starlink use and employing jamming tactics, demand for terminals surged after the Israel-Iran conflict.
Why It Matters: SpaceX is providing free Starlink internet in Iran to bypass the regime's internet shutdown and censorship.
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