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Starlink terms of service explicitly prohibits military use. https://www.starlink.com/legal/documents/DOC-1020-91087-64 https://www.starlink.com/legal/document

• neaden 3y ago
  Why do you think this TOS is the same one Ukraine and other governments sign? Earlier Musk was expressly allowing Ukraine to use Starlink for military purposes, and from what i can tell is still fine with them using it just not in Crimea. Even this TOS Even this TOS doesn't say it is prohibited "However, Starlink is not designed or intended for use with or in offensive or defensive weaponry or other comparable end-uses. Custom modifications of the Starlink Kits or Services for military end-uses or military end-users may transform the items into products controlled under U.S. export control laws, specifically the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) (22 C.F.R. §§ 120-130) or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) (15 C.F.R. §§ 730-774) requiring authorizations from the United States government for the export, support, or use outside the United States. " That just means they won't expressly support it and you need US governmental approval.
  • inemesitaffia 3y ago
    Because the press releases stress civilian use. And the military knew there was no contract. Did the USG approve it like in Iran? Where's Blinken? What about the Crimea sanctions