Starlink Offers Free Internet in Iran Amid Crackdown and Blackout
Starlink users in Iran were able to access the satellite internet for free on Jan. 13 after SpaceX waived fees, according to nonprofit groups; the move came during a near-total communications blackout amid mass protests, with authorities seeking to jam signals and enforce penalties on Starlink usage, while activists note the service's key role in conflict zones and information access.