Starlink has announced it will provide free broadband internet services across Venezuela until 3 February, following recent events that have disrupted connectivity across the country.
The satellite internet provider, owned by SpaceX, said in a post on X that it is committed to ensuring “continued connectivity” for Venezuelans. Venezuela has long faced internet restrictions, with platforms such as Facebook, YouTube and Instagram previously blocked during periods of unrest.
Starlink delivers mobile broadband through a constellation of low-Earth orbit satellites, enabling access even in areas with limited or unreliable infrastructure.
Internet monitoring group Netblocks reported a sudden loss of connectivity in parts of Caracas on January 3, saying the outage coincided with power disruptions during the US military operation. Local media also reported widespread internet blackouts across several districts of the capital.
The move is expected to help restore communication for residents amid uncertainty and ongoing disruptions to power and digital services across the country.
