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Iranians use SpaceX's Starlink to bypass government internet shutdown, Musk offers free service

Jan 28, 202625 sources

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Jan 28, 2026Iranians use SpaceX's Starlink to bypass government internet shutdown, Musk offers free service25 sources

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Summary

People in Iran are reportedly using SpaceX's Starlink satellite internet service to bypass a government-imposed internet blackout. In response to the crackdown, Elon Musk has offered his Starlink service for free in Iran. The Iranian government has imposed an internet blackout and is reportedly using military-grade jamming technology.

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