Despite Elon Musk offering Iranians access to Starlink, experts say quickly building the infrastructure and evading government censorship will prove difficult
Elon Musk said the satellite-internet system was activated in the country last month — Watch: Iranians Clash With Police During Violent Wave of Protests
After Elon Musk tweeted “Activated Starlink” in Iran a few weeks ago, many people assumed the satellite internet service would be a lifeline to the outside world for protestors. It didn't prove so for two Iranians. Now they're worried about being arrested. https://www.wsj.com/...
Again, “activating Starlink” was a wonderful bit of free publicity for Elon Musk, but in the near term it will probably do next to nothing to help Iranians deal with the very real problems of internet shutdowns and surveillance https://www.wsj.com/...
I told @DavidSCloud at the @WSJ Starlink is not a solution to the problem of internet connectivity in Iran. It's a Band-Aid of false hope - and it is distracting. https://www.wsj.com/...
“Starlink is not a solution to the problem of internet connectivity in Iran... It's a Band-Aid of false hope.” But hey, at least Mr. Fraudsperger's Syndrome was able to milk another tragedy for free publicity! https://twitter.com/...
After @elonmusk said Starlink was activated in Iran, two Iranians tried to use the satellite-Internet system. They failed, & their experience underscores the challenges protesters face amid government web restrictions. by @DavidSCloud @MicahMaidenberg https://www.wsj.com/...
Biden yesterday: “The United States is making it easier for Iranians to access the Internet, including through facilitating greater access to secure, outside platforms and services.” Iranians: We can't access the internet through outside platforms. https://www.wsj.com/...