There is a lot of various information going around about this issue--is the Starlinks free, do you have to buy them, etc. It is a combination of both. Hundreds of Starlink terminals were donated by SpaceX and bought by various organizations for Helene efforts. They were placed in libraries, rescue centers, fire stations, etc. Set up and ready for use by anyone who comes within range. Then there is an option for people to buy their own for their own residence. That can be done via the Starlink website. https://www.starlink.com/support/article/58126733-e4d2-db62-b919-9da261a4e096 Buying Starlink for yourself does involve buying a terminal and yearly plan, which gives you one month free in the beginning. Now, Starlink tech is a wonder. The only issue arising with it is that it has already dominates the market, with it constituting 2/3s as of yet of all active Earth's satellites. This is pushing fast, if it hasn't already, into monopoly territory. Plus, it's in the hands of a private individual. Recall that Musk disabled Starlinks for the Ukrainians when they were attacking a Russian position. That is something to be a bit worried about. Toss in that Musk pretty much has the monopoly on space launches and a social media platform that is capable of influencing a millions upon millions of people--that gives him an immense amount of control over US interests. Just saying.
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