Starlink Became the Internet Alternative
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- Starlink, SpaceX's satellite internet service, launched in 2019 and now serves over 8 million users across 150+ markets.
- Regulatory hurdles slowed Starlink's expansion, but approvals surged in 13 countries during Elon Musk's ties to the Trump administration.
- Space-based internet like Starlink is vital in areas lacking traditional infrastructure, fueling a satellite boom with frequent SpaceX launches.
- In Africa, Starlink offers a cheaper, more reliable alternative to local providers, quickly gaining popularity in countries like Zimbabwe and Nigeria.
- Starlink has been smuggled into countries where banned, like Bolivia, and aids opposition groups in Myanmar during internet blackouts.