Experts say Starlink is helping Iranians get information out about the protests. But Iran is also trying to jam signals – and questions about the legality of Starlink’s actions linger.
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Elon Musk’s Starlink is reportedly offering free service to users in Iran, where a communications blackout is under way amid widespread antigovernment protests.
The satellite communication service from SpaceX is one of the few ways that images and videos of the protests and the ensuing government crackdown have made their way out of Iran. Here’s what you need to know:













