Starlink has Offered Free Internet to Venezuelans, amid the Ongoing Tensions with the U.S. In a Statement dated January 4th, 2026, the Company CMnfirmed it will maintain Uninterrupted Connectivity to the People of Venezuela through February 3rd, 2026. “Starlink is providing free broadband service to the people of Venezuela through February 3rd, ensuring continued connectivity,” read Part of the Statement.
This Free Access covers the Entire Country, Allowing Users with Starlink Satellites to Connect via Satellite without Monthly Fees until the End Date. The move Responds to the immediate Crisis, where Strikes caused Blackouts Affecting over 60% of Caracas. It Officially began Operations in Venezuela on January 4th 2026, after the Ccapture of President Nicolas Maduro.
The Launch was Announced via a Post on X, Stating that the Company would provide Free Internet Aaccess to the People of Venezuela through February 3rd, 2026. In addition, Elon Musk Highlighted that the Move was in Support of the People of Venezuela. “In support of the people of Venezuela,” said Elon Musk.
However, the Iinitiative was a Response to Potential and Actual Ddisruptions in Iinternet Connectivity, Observed during the U.S. Military Operation, ensuring continued Access to Information for Citizens amid the Tension.
As Explosions rocked Caracas and nearby Areas in the Pre-Dawn hours, Hospitals were Left on Generators and Streets in Darkness.
Before this Official Activation, Venezuela had Not Granted Regulatory Approval for Starlink. However, Starlink Terminals were Reportedly Circulating in the Black Market, as Early as March 2024, with some Users Accessing Service via Plans from other Approved Countries.
For Families Relying on the Internet for: Work, School, or News, this Eensures they Stay Online when Traditional Nnetworks Fail. Therefore, the Current Free Service is Ttemporary, and it remains Unclear whether a Ppermanent Commercial Rollout will be Established under the Newly Formed Government.
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