Around 100 Starlinks now active in Iran, says Elon Musk
1 year, 11 months ago

Around 100 Starlinks now active in Iran, says Elon Musk

Hindustan Times  

SpaceX Chief Executive Elon Musk said on Monday that the company is now close to having 100 active Starlinks, the firm's satellite internet service, in Iran, three months after he tweeted he would activate the service there amid protests around the Islamic country. Around 100 Starlinks now active in Iran, says Elon Musk Musk said, "approaching 100 starlinks active in Iran", in a tweet on Monday. The billionaire had said in September that he would activate Starlink in Iran as part of a U.S.-backed effort "to advance internet freedom and the free flow of information" to Iranians. The satellite-based broadband service could help Iranians circumvent the government's restrictions on accessing the internet and certain social media platforms amid protests around the country.

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'Wolf in sheep's clothing': Report flags Starlink's US military ties
1 month, 1 week ago

'Wolf in sheep's clothing': Report flags Starlink's US military ties

India Today  

When Elon Musk’s Starlink appears on the horizon, it might seem like just another internet provider promising global connectivity. As Starlink is hustling to launch in India, a report by think tank Kutniti Foundation warns that Elon Musk's company is a “wolf in sheep’s clothing” and could bring more than just high-speed internet to the table. Kutniti describes the service …

Elon Musk now controls two thirds of all active satellites
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Elon Musk now controls two thirds of all active satellites

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Elon Musk now controls nearly two thirds of all active satellites orbiting Earth …

Elon Musk's Starlink satellite internet activated in Gaza hospital: ‘Now active’
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Elon Musk's Starlink satellite internet activated in Gaza hospital: ‘Now active’

Hindustan Times  

Elon Musk- owner of Starlink internet- said that a hospital in the Gaza Strip has received internet signals with aid from the United Arab Emirates and Israel. In a post on social media platform X, Elon Musk said, “Starlink is now active in a Gaza hospital with the support of UAE and Israel.” Elon Musk arrives at an event in …

Elon Musk launches Starlink satellite internet service in Indonesia
7 months ago

Elon Musk launches Starlink satellite internet service in Indonesia

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Elon Musk launched Starlink, his company SpaceX’s satellite internet service, on Sunday in …

Musk’s Starlink cracks down on growing black market
8 months, 1 week ago

Musk’s Starlink cracks down on growing black market

Live Mint  

Elon Musk’s SpaceX has begun a crackdown on users who are connecting to its Starlink high-speed internet service from countries where it hasn’t been authorized—taking steps to close an expanding black market for the company’s satellite kits highlighted by a recent Wall Street Journal investigation. “The availability of our Mobile Service Plans is contingent upon various factors, including regulatory approvals," …

Elon Musk visits Israel to meet top leaders as accusations of antisemitism on X grow
1 year ago

Elon Musk visits Israel to meet top leaders as accusations of antisemitism on X grow

LA Times  

Tesla and SpaceX Chief Executive Elon Musk has been under fire over accusations of antisemitism flourishing on his social media platform X, formerly Twitter. Elon Musk, who’s been under fire for endorsing an antisemitic conspiracy theory and wider accusations of antisemitism flourishing on his social media platform X, formerly Twitter, visited Israel on Monday, touring a kibbutz that was attacked …

Elon Musk slammed by Israel for offering to send Starlink to Gaza
1 year, 1 month ago

Elon Musk slammed by Israel for offering to send Starlink to Gaza

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Elon Musk has been slammed …

Israel warns Elon Musk against offering communication support to Gaza
1 year, 1 month ago

Israel warns Elon Musk against offering communication support to Gaza

Hindustan Times  

Hours after billionaire Elon Musk offered to provide communication links in war-torn Gaza, Israel said that it would “use all means at its disposal to fight this”. Israel's communication minister Shlomo Karhi expressed apprehension that Musk's communication links could be used by Hamas militants for “terrorist activities.” "HAMAS will use it for terrorist activities," Karhi wrote. On Saturday, Musk said …

Can Elon Musk’s Starlink provide internet service to Gaza?
1 year, 1 month ago

Can Elon Musk’s Starlink provide internet service to Gaza?

Al Jazeera  

While telecommunication services have been restored in Gaza, calls continue for Elon Musk’s Starlink internet to help. As Gaza experienced a near-total communications blackout on Friday, a campaign began trending on social media platforms, calling on billionaire tycoon Elon Musk to power the bombarded enclave with Starlink internet. On Saturday, Israel’s Communications Minister Shlomo Karhi lashed out at Musk on …

Starlink: Why the new sovereign of low-earth orbit is bad news
1 year, 4 months ago

Starlink: Why the new sovereign of low-earth orbit is bad news

The Hindu  

In January 2023, Telegram channels in Russia were flooded with undated pictures of an unmanned Ukranian drone that included a retrofitted Starlink satellite dish made by SpaceX, Elon Musk’s rocket company. On paper, the integration of Starlink’s satellite internet service meant that the machine could be controlled from anywhere and be used for everything from surveilling Russian troops to coordinating …

Elon Musk hopes to find Twitter CEO toward the end of year
1 year, 10 months ago

Elon Musk hopes to find Twitter CEO toward the end of year

The Hindu  

Billionaire Elon Musk said on February 15 that he anticipates finding a CEO for Twitter “probably toward the end of this year". Speaking via a video call to the World Government Summit in Dubai, Mr. Musk said making sure the platform can function remained the most important thing for him. “I think I need to stabilise the organisation and make …

Elon Musk snubs ex-Nasa astronaut over Starlink for Ukraine: ‘We will not enable escalation of conflict that may lead to WWIII’
1 year, 10 months ago

Elon Musk snubs ex-Nasa astronaut over Starlink for Ukraine: ‘We will not enable escalation of conflict that may lead to WWIII’

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Elon Musk pushed back against …

Musk deputy’s words on Starlink ‘weaponization’ vex Ukraine
1 year, 10 months ago

Musk deputy’s words on Starlink ‘weaponization’ vex Ukraine

Associated Press  

BOSTON — Ukrainians reacted Thursday with puzzlement and some ire to comments by a top Starlink official that their country has “weaponized” the satellite internet service, which has been pivotal to their national survival. In a tweet, Mykhailo Podolyak said SpaceX needs to decide whether it is on the side of Ukraine’s right to freedom or Russia’s “‘right’ to kill …

Protest-hit Iran says WhatsApp, Instagram to remain blocked
1 year, 10 months ago

Protest-hit Iran says WhatsApp, Instagram to remain blocked

Live Mint  

Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi has vowed that WhatsApp and Instagram will remain blocked in the country, blaming the online platforms for stoking protests that started over four months ago. Raisi charged that the two platforms, owned by US internet giant Meta, "were at the root of the insecurity in the country during the recent riots", speaking on national television Tuesday …

Starlink: Iran protesters activate ‘close to 100’ illegal internet receivers, Elon Musk says
1 year, 11 months ago

Starlink: Iran protesters activate ‘close to 100’ illegal internet receivers, Elon Musk says

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy There are close to 100 of SpaceX’s Starlink internet terminals operating in Iran, …

Iran reroutes plane carrying footballer's wife, blames UK over unrest
1 year, 11 months ago

Iran reroutes plane carrying footballer's wife, blames UK over unrest

India Today  

Iranian authorities rerouted a flight bound for Dubai on Monday and prevented the wife and daughter of former national soccer team captain Ali Daei, who has supported anti-government protests, from leaving the country, state media reported. Amid a concerted clampdown, Tehran also said the arrests in Iran of citizens linked to Britain reflected its "destructive role" in the more than …

Around 100 Starlinks now active in Iran, says Elon Musk
1 year, 11 months ago

Around 100 Starlinks now active in Iran, says Elon Musk

India Today  

Billionaire Elon Musk has announced that 100 satellite internet terminals are active in Iran, where the regime has blocked access to the internet following months of anti-government protests against the mandatory hijab law. Musk had promised to bring Starlink to the country in September as Iranian authorities imposed increasingly severe access restrictions in the face of nationwide protests. "100 Starlinks …

Explained | Elon Musk’s U-turn on Starlink use in Ukraine
2 years, 1 month ago

Explained | Elon Musk’s U-turn on Starlink use in Ukraine

The Hindu  

The story so far: Since February 2022, have been vital to Ukraine as it defended itself against Russia. On 15 October, one day after Musk said that SpaceX cannot indefinitely fund its Starlink service in Ukraine, he made a U-turn, saying he will continue funding. According to CNN, Musk had argued that Ukraine does not want peace negotiations right now …

Starlink receivers smuggled into Iran to provide free internet
2 years, 1 month ago

Starlink receivers smuggled into Iran to provide free internet

The Independent  

Activists claim to have smuggled dozens of Starlink receivers into Iran in order to bypass strict internet censorship and blackouts in the country. Countries with strict internet censorship are able to forbid the sale of Starlink terminals in order to maintain control over telecommunications within their borders, while Iran also faces strict economic sanctions that prevent SpaceX from selling their …

Elon Musk U-turns, says will keep funding Starlink in Ukraine
2 years, 2 months ago

Elon Musk U-turns, says will keep funding Starlink in Ukraine

Al Jazeera  

Founder of SpaceX says although Starlink is losing money, he will ‘just keep funding Ukraine gov’t for free’, a day after suggesting he cannot. Elon Musk has announced his company will continue to pay for Starlink satellite internet services in war-torn Ukraine a day after suggesting he cannot keep funding the project. “Even though Starlink is still losing money & …

Elon Musk suggests he is pulling internet service from Ukraine after ambassador told him to ‘f*** off’
2 years, 2 months ago

Elon Musk suggests he is pulling internet service from Ukraine after ambassador told him to ‘f*** off’

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Multi-billionaire Elon Musk’s Starlink satellite internet will no longer be provided free to …

Musk says SpaceX cannot fund Ukraine’s Starlink ‘indefinitely’
2 years, 2 months ago

Musk says SpaceX cannot fund Ukraine’s Starlink ‘indefinitely’

Al Jazeera  

The statement by the billionaire comes after the Ukrainian ambassador attacked him over his proposed ‘peace plan’. Billionaire Elon Musk has said his space exploration company SpaceX cannot “indefinitely” fund the Starlink internet service in war-hit Ukraine, days after a proposal to end the conflict that included the country ceding some territory to Russia called his support into question. Musk …

Musk says activating Starlink, in response to Blinken on internet freedom in Iran
2 years, 3 months ago

Musk says activating Starlink, in response to Blinken on internet freedom in Iran

The Hindu  

SpaceX CEO Elon Musk said on Friday that he would activate the firm's satellite internet service, Starlink, in response to U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken's tweet that the United States took action "to advance internet freedom and the free flow of information" to Iranians. The U.S. Treasury Department on Friday issued guidance expanding internet services available to Iranians despite …

Elon Musk activating Starlink in Iran amid government's internet shutdown
2 years, 3 months ago

Elon Musk activating Starlink in Iran amid government's internet shutdown

Hindustan Times  

SpaceX CEO Elon Musk said on Friday that he would activate the company's satellite internet service, Starlink in Iran amid massive protests in the country which have resulted in the government shutting down internet. Iran Anti- Hijab Protests: Elon Musk speaks during a press conference. As US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said that the United States took action "to …

Elon Musk greenlit to activate Starlink internet for Iranians
2 years, 3 months ago

Elon Musk greenlit to activate Starlink internet for Iranians

Al Jazeera  

Legal guidance by the American government on expanding internet services to Iranians was changed despite US sanctions on the country. SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has been given the green light by the United States government to activate the satellite internet service Starlink to help Iranians protesting against the death of a woman in police custody. Azadeh Akbari, from the University …

US allows tech firms to boost internet access in Iran
2 years, 3 months ago

US allows tech firms to boost internet access in Iran

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — American tech firms will be allowed to expand their business in Iran, where most internet access has been cut off in response to anti-government protests, the Treasury Department said Friday. “As courageous Iranians take to the streets to protest the death of Mahsa Amini, the United States is redoubling its support for the free flow of information to …

Iranians see widespread internet blackout amid mass protests
2 years, 3 months ago

Iranians see widespread internet blackout amid mass protests

Associated Press  

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Iranians experienced a near-total internet blackout on Wednesday amid days of mass protests against the government over the death of a woman held by the country’s morality police for allegedly violating its strictly-enforced dress code. “We’re seeing internet service, including mobile data, being blocked in Iran in the past couple of hours,” Doug Madory, director …

Iranians see widespread internet outages amid mass protests over Mahsa Amini’s death
2 years, 3 months ago

Iranians see widespread internet outages amid mass protests over Mahsa Amini’s death

The Hindu  

Iranians experienced widespread internet outages on Wednesday amid days of mass protests against the government, including a loss of access to Instagram and WhatsApp, two of the last Western social media platforms available in the country. “We’re seeing internet service, including mobile data, being blocked in Iran in the past couple of hours,” Doug Madory, director of internet analysis at …

Musk to seek exemption from Iran sanctions for Web access
2 years, 3 months ago

Musk to seek exemption from Iran sanctions for Web access

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Elon Musk’s hope to operate his satellite internet firm in Iran requires permission from the Treasury Department, which said Tuesday it welcomes applications to support internet freedom in the country that is largely isolated from Wwestern economies. The Tesla CEO tweeted Monday that his satellite internet firm Starlink would seek permission to operate in Iran. A Treasury spokesperson, …

Elon Musk plans space internet for Iran after achieving global coverage
2 years, 3 months ago

Elon Musk plans space internet for Iran after achieving global coverage

The Independent  

Elon Musk has said that he will seek exemptions from Iranian sanctions to deliver his Starlink space-based internet service to the Middle Eastern country. The SpaceX boss said the latest launch of satellites means that Starlink has now achieved coverage across all seven continents, though regulatory issues and sanctions mean that some countries remain without access. “Starlink will ask for …

Musk says Starlink will seek exemption from Iranian sanctions
2 years, 3 months ago

Musk says Starlink will seek exemption from Iranian sanctions

The Hindu  

SpaceX CEO Elon Musk said on Monday that the company will ask for an exemption from sanctions against Iran to provide the firm's Starlink satellite broadband service in the country. The foreign ministry, Iran's mission to the United Nations and the United States Bureau of Industry and Security did not immediately respond to Reuters requests for comment. Musk did not …

Elon Musk gives Ukraine advice on keeping satellite-internet working during invasion
2 years, 9 months ago

Elon Musk gives Ukraine advice on keeping satellite-internet working during invasion

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Elon Musk gave Ukraine’s leaders …

Starlink active in Ukraine says Elon Musk as Russian invasion disrupts internet
2 years, 9 months ago

Starlink active in Ukraine says Elon Musk as Russian invasion disrupts internet

India Today  

As Ukrainians called for help Space X CEO Elon Musk responded by delivering SpaceX’s Starlink broadband internet service to Ukraine. Cybersecurity watchdog NetBlocks said Ukraine has seen a “series of significant disruptions to internet service” since Thursday when Russia launched military operations in the country. Using advanced satellites in a low orbit, Starlink enables video calls, online gaming, streaming, and …

Elon Musk says Starlink internet service ‘active’ in Ukraine
2 years, 9 months ago

Elon Musk says Starlink internet service ‘active’ in Ukraine

Al Jazeera  

Billionaire says satellite broadband service is available in Ukraine, as Russian attacks disrupt the internet. SpaceX billionaire Elon Musk says the company’s Starlink satellite broadband service is available in Ukraine and SpaceX is sending more terminals to the country, whose internet has been disrupted due to the Russian invasion. While your rockets successfully land from space – Russian rockets attack …

Elon Musk's Starlink Crosses Strategically Important Threshold Mark Of 69,420 Users
3 years, 5 months ago

Elon Musk's Starlink Crosses Strategically Important Threshold Mark Of 69,420 Users

ABP News  

Elon Musk, the billionaire entrepreneur, revealed this weekend that the active number of customers of SpaceX's Starlink satellite Internet service had crossed the "strategically crucial threshold" of 69,420 on Friday night, calling it a positive indication for the company. For this news too, he took to Twitter on Saturday evening to say, “Starlink simultaneously active users just exceeded the strategically …

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