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An important factor to consider when answering this question, is that the average monthly wage in Iran is only $200 to $500 USD/month.

• bromuro 10mo ago
  Why it is important?
  • nubg 10mo ago
    I guess because a single Starlink subscription would be 30-80% of their monthly income.
    • ekr 10mo ago
      It has been reported in the press that Starlink subscription fee has been waived for Iran, so people with receivers can use it for free.
      • culi 10mo ago
        Pretty sure the cheapest receiver you can buy is still $600
        • Rover222 10mo ago
          No, starlink Mini is half that price.
      • retube 10mo ago
        yah but not sure how someone in Iran can actually get the hardware shipped to them (I just tried Tehran as delivery, and starlink website said "no"), and also would need a bank or credit card from a non-sanctioned country to be able to actually pay for it
        • themafia 10mo ago
          > I just tried Tehran as delivery, and starlink website said "no" I hope you're not a list now.
    • culi 10mo ago
      I guess that's the strength of mesh networks. Benn Jordan recently showed how to build one disguised as a lawn light for less than $40. BitChat works with tech people already have as well
    • Rover222 10mo ago
      Starlink is currently free in the country (of course they still need to get access to a terminal)