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Elon Musk’s Starlink satellites allegedly used to defy India’s internet shutdowns

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Elon Musk’s Starlink satellites allegedly used to defy India’s internet shutdowns



Civilian and armed groups in conflict-ridden state of Manipur use smuggled devices to get online, sources sayElon Musk’s satellite-based Starlink – currently unlicensed for use in India – is being used by militant groups in the conflict-ridden state of Manipur to circumvent government internet shutdowns, fighters and security sources have said.The satellite internet service provider operated by Musk’s Space X company, is not permitted to legally operate in India amid security concerns but is allowed by Myanmar, which neighbours Manipur. Continue reading…



Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2025/jan/03/elon-musks-starlink-satellites-allegedly-used-to-defy-indias-internet-shutdowns

Author : Aakash Hassan and Hannah Ellis-Petersen in Delhi

Publish date : 2025-01-03 13:07:00

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