How Activists in Iran Are Using Starlink to Stay Online - The New York Times
Google News • 1/16/2026 • Last cited 1/16/2026
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Activists in Iran are utilizing SpaceX's Starlink satellite internet service to maintain online communication amid severe internet restrictions imposed by the government, according to The New York Times. This technology is seen as a crucial tool for circumventing the ongoing internet blackout and facilitating information sharing among activists.
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