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Starlink is providing free broadband internet service in Venezuela through February 3, 2026, applying service credits to both active and inactive users to ensure continued connectivity amid infrastructure disruptions. The satellite-based service operates independently of ground networks, enabling resilient internet access in areas where traditional systems may be compromised. This temporary program highlights the role of satellite broadband as a connectivity lifeline during emergencies and political instability.

In 2025, SpaceX executed a record-breaking launch cadence, flying more than 120 Falcon 9 missions dedicated to expanding the Starlink satellite constellation. These deployments added over 270 Tbps of new network capacity, enabling Starlink to support a rapidly growing global user base of over 9 million subscribers and expand broadband access across underserved regions. The achievements reflect SpaceX’s continued leadership in satellite internet and launch operations.

The Vassoler family in Jóia, Brazil, transformed their small dairy enterprise through reliable internet service provided by Starlink. Stable connectivity enabled them to research production, expand marketing reach, and digitize administrative tasks, leading to improved quality, operational efficiency, and broader customer engagement. Their success reflects a larger trend of satellite broadband enhancing rural businesses and communities by overcoming infrastructure barriers and facilitating participation in the digital economy.

Brazilian documentarian and activist Maihara Marjorie began using Starlink satellite internet to share her real-time explorations of the Amazon and her interactions with Indigenous Peoples. She believes that “connectivity is a privilege,” and hopes that broader access will empower local people to tell their own stories to the world.

In Iqaluit, Nunavut, Starlink satellite internet is empowering Canadian dog sledders and hunters to stay connected with family and emergency services during extended hunting trips on the Arctic sea ice. Users like Syola note that Starlink has changed their lives by providing reliable communication where traditional networks are absent, and instances of getting stuck on the land illustrate the technology’s critical role as a safety tool in remote Arctic conditions.