Starlink Still Works in Unauthorized Countries Despite Warnings

May 2, 2024, 10:42 AM UTC

Elon Musk’s Starlink service is still operating in multiple unauthorized regions, defying warnings issued by the company last month that its satellite internet will be shut down by May 1 in areas where it doesn’t have a license to operate.

SpaceX’s Starlink sent emails to customers in several African nations last month warning that it would restrict roaming where the service wasn’t allowed.

Despite the vow to cut access, Adam Mohamed, a resident of El-Fasher in conflict-hit Sudan was able to answer Bloomberg’s questions in an interview conducted Wednesday. “I’m currently talking to you through the Starlink connection, it’s ...

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