SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has said he will provide Starlink services free of charge for schools in Brazil if the government chooses to follow through and cancel a contract for the service in the country.
Many schools in Brazil have reported using the company to provide internet access to their citizens. Starlink terminals connect to the company’s satellites in low Earth orbit and provide high-speed communications.
Brazil’s government has reportedly announced plans to suspend all contracts with Starlink. Prompting Mr. Musk to offer the service free of charge.
“Starlink will provide free Internet for schools in Brazil if the government won’t honor their contract,” he said in an April 8 social media post.
The moves come amid a growing stoush between social media company X, also owned by Mr. Musk, and the Brazilian government.
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Musk Says Starlink Will Be Free for Brazil Schools If Government Cancels Contract
- by: Stephen Katte
- 04.08.24
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- 04/09/2024
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