Musk Reportedly Offers Starlink For Free In Iran Amid Widespread Protests

SpaceX has waived the Starlink subscription fee in Iran, so people with receivers in the country can access service without paying, a Bloomberg report said.
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Jaiveer Shekhawat·Stocktwits
Published Jan 13, 2026   |   3:02 PM EST
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Elon Musk’s SpaceX is reportedly offering free Starlink satellite service in Iran amid widespread protests and internet blackout.

A Bloomberg News report said that SpaceX has waived the Starlink subscription fee in Iran, so people with receivers in the country can access service without paying. The report cited Ahmad Ahmadian, an executive director of the US group Holistic Resilience, which works with Iranians to secure Internet access. 

The report said that a person familiar with Starlink’s operations also confirmed the free service. 

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