SpaceX's Starlink has dropped fees to help Iranian demonstrators share protest details globally, activists say. This move follows Iran's January 8 shutdown of telecommunications amid protests over its economy and currency collapse. Starlink, banned in Iran, has been smuggled in since 2022. Activists report over 50,000 units are in use, disguised to avoid detection. Despite government jamming efforts, Starlink remains effective in many areas. Iran began allowing international calls on Tuesday, but incoming calls remain blocked. Starlink's free service could increase communication flow, challenging Iran's information control.
