Overview
- Activists and groups working with users in Iran say SpaceX has waived Starlink subscription fees and reactivated dormant accounts as of Tuesday, though the company has not issued a formal announcement.
- Iran’s nationwide shutdown has surpassed five days, with NetBlocks reporting the country remains largely offline and independent verification of casualties severely constrained.
- Security forces are disrupting satellite links with heavy jamming, conducting searches for terminals, and seizing hardware, including a shipment shown on state media that appeared to contain Starlink receivers.
- Engineers and partner groups report software updates and settings changes that reduced packet loss in parts of Tehran, describing a continuing cat‑and‑mouse dynamic with localized jamming.
- President Donald Trump discussed Starlink access with Elon Musk, while rights groups say Starlink has become a limited lifeline as estimates of smuggled terminals reach into the tens of thousands and reported death tolls vary widely.