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US activists work to connect Iranians via Starlink
Activists have supplied over 5,000 Starlink devices through underground networks to counter Iran's internet blackout, with more than 50,000 terminals estimated inside the country.
- US-Based NetFreedom Pioneers delivered more than 300 Starlink devices this year to help Iranians stay connected amid internet blackouts, as activists smuggle satellite terminals into Iran through underground networks.
- Following the 2022 death of Mahsa Amini during mass protests, Ahmad Ahmadian of Holistic Resilience established smuggling networks to counter Iran's strict internet censorship and government crackdowns.
- Ahmadian estimates more than 50,000 Starlink terminals now operate in Iran, though costs have skyrocketed to $4,000 per unit as the closure of the Straight of Hormuz "suppresses the supply" of devices.
- Authorities have begun searching rooftops and balconies for prohibited antennas, while users face barriers because Visa and Mastercard payments do not work in Iran, leaving usage "limited."
- Iranian authorities earlier this month arrested a network leader, and charges may be enhanced if devices are found to have been sent by a United States organization, Ahmadian warned.
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