Starlink, Elon Musk and Hurricane Helene
The Fine Print Reveals Something Different for Elon Musk’s 'Free' Starlink Offering
When Starlink's CEO Elon Musk announced on Oct. 1 that all residents in Hurricane Helene's damage path were eligible for 30 days of free service, many people didn't factor in the costs of the $349 equipment purchase.
Elon Musk charging Hurricane Helene victims $400 to use Starlink for 'free internet'
Elon Musk pledged to send Starlink terminals to victims of Hurricane Helene and allow them 30 days' worth of free access to his satellite-based internet service. But the SpaceX CEO failed to mention it will cost users more than $400 for the system's hardware.
No internet? How and where to connect to Elon Musk-owned Starlink in Tennessee post-Helene
FEMA said it was providing Starlink devices to help first responders communicate. Residents affected by flooding can use the service, too.
Elon Musk’s Starlink charges Hurricane Helene survivors $400 for ‘free’ internet service
Musk declared on X that all Starlink terminals would work automatically "without [the] need for payment in the areas affected by Hurricane Helene."
Elon Musk’s ‘Free’ Starlink for Hurricane Helene Victims Will Cost at Least $400
Upon inspection, the offer of a free month of Starlink service seems to be the type of deal you might give to any new customer.
What is Starlink? How the Elon Musk company is providing Internet for Hurricane Helene victims
Starlink is a a satellite internet constellation owned by Elon Musk's SpaceX. Here's what you should know about the service and its use in Helene-ravaged areas.
Elon Musk's offer of 'free' Starlink internet for hurricane victims is a bait and switch
Elon Musk recently offered victims of Hurricane Helene a free month of internet service via his Starlink company. As it turns out, the offer wasn’t as generous as it seemed, it’s really more of a new customer promotion.
Trump said he was working with Elon Musk to 'get Starlink hooked up' after Hurricane Helene — but FEMA said it was already deployed
Trump said he spoke with Musk about the deployment of Starlink satellites. The federal government already had a plan in action, FEMA said.
Elon Musk's $260 Billion Empire Will Now Charge Helene Victims $400 For Internet – Are We Seeing Exploitation At Its Worst?
Critics quickly point out that Elon Musk, whose fortune is estimated at $260 billion according to Bloomberg, could have offered a more immediate, practical solution. Instead, as some have argued, this offer looks suspiciously like a marketing move disguised as charity.
Starlink Offers 30 Days of Free Internet for Hurricane Helene Survivors. But There's One Big Catch
Hurricane Helene's damage path were eligible for 30 days of free service, many people didn't factor in the costs of the $349 equipment purchase. On Oct. 1, Musk tweeted that SpaceX is enforcing a system update allowing “all Starlinks in the affected areas to work,
Elon Musk’s “Free” Internet for Hurricane Victims Has a Major Catch
It turns out, Elon Musk’s gracious offer of “free” Starlink high-speed internet services for those affected by Hurricane Helene isn’t free at all, and may be a ploy to trap new customers. Last week, Starlink posted a link on X to a website explaining its offer to those seeking Hurricane Helene relief.
NATO Ally Refutes Elon Musk's Starlink in Ukraine Claims
A critical NATO ally has hit back at Musk's claims around where Ukraine's Starlink systems are getting their funding from.
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California Rejects Bid to Increase Starlink Launches, Citing Musk's Controversies
Elon Musk's conduct played a role in a California commission denying a proposal to increase Falcon 9 launches in the state ...
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Liberia signs deal with Elon Musk’s Starlink as South Africa waits
Liberia has signed a one-year licensing agreement with tech billionaire Elon Musk's Starlink satellite internet service.