Starlink Offers Free Internet in Venezuela Amid Crisis After US Airstrikes
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CNBC Awaaz•05-01-2026, 10:14
Starlink Offers Free Internet in Venezuela Amid Crisis After US Airstrikes
- •Elon Musk's Starlink announced free internet service in Venezuela until February 3rd.
- •The decision follows US airstrikes in Caracas and other states, causing widespread power and internet outages.
- •Starlink, a SpaceX unit, provides internet via satellites, bypassing damaged ground infrastructure.
- •The move raises questions about whether it's purely humanitarian aid or a strategic play, as internet is seen as power.
- •Similar Starlink deployment occurred in Ukraine during the Russia-Ukraine war when local networks were destroyed.
Why It Matters: Starlink's free internet in Venezuela highlights internet's role as power amid crisis and geopolitical shifts.
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