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Why it is important?

• nubg 9mo ago
  I guess because a single Starlink subscription would be 30-80% of their monthly income.
  • ekr 9mo 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 9mo ago
      Pretty sure the cheapest receiver you can buy is still $600
      • Rover222 9mo ago
        No, starlink Mini is half that price.
    • retube 9mo 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 9mo ago
        > I just tried Tehran as delivery, and starlink website said "no" I hope you're not a list now.
  • culi 9mo 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 9mo ago
    Starlink is currently free in the country (of course they still need to get access to a terminal)