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Iran's internet blockade fails to stop protest footage leaks via Starlink as authorities reportedly kill at least 646 demonstrators in ongoing crackdown.
The satellite technology has become a vital communications lifeline after the government shut down the internet last week.
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Free Starlink access in Iran seen as game changer for demonstrators getting their message out
The move by Elon Musk's SpacEx follows the complete shutdown of telecom and internet access to Iran's 85 million people on Jan. 8, as protests expanded.
The new Roam 100GB plan remains at $50-per-month, but offers 'unlimited' connectivity, although at under 1Mbps once you exceed the data cap.
Starlink becomes key communication lifeline as Trump and Musk push to restore internet in Iran
The US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has approved Starlink's plans to deploy an additional 7,500 of its Gen2 satellites to comprise a 15,000-satellite constellation.
The Residential 100Mbps plan first arrived in November for $40 per month, making it the most affordable plan for home internet use. It's returned to the US but is now $50.