Elon Musk’s satellite network steps in amid power and connectivity outages, highlighting Starlink’s growing geopolitical role during conflict and political upheaval. Elon Musk’s satellite internet service, Starlink, has begun offering free broadband access across Venezuela in the immediate aftermath of a dramatic U.S. military raid that led to the capture of longtime leader Nicolás Maduro, marking another high-profile moment where private technology infrastructure intersects with global geopolitics. In a blog post published Sunday, Starlink—owned by Musk’s aerospace company SpaceX—announced it was adding service credits to both active and inactive Starlink accounts in Venezuela. These credits can be used to access … Continue reading STARLINK SWITCHES ON FREE INTERNET IN VENEZUELA AFTER U.S. RAID AND MADURO’S CAPTURE