[Sayrus]

And then Starlink users get fined or arrested and Starlink Minis get seized. Also how good does it look for an international company to sell as evading customs and imports taxes.

Crypto and stablecoin don't make the physical reality of owning such a device disappear.

[flotzam]

They probably wouldn't sell terminals straight to Brazilian customers but rely on resale to keep their hands clean.

I'm not sure how feasible first finding and then fining/arresting owners would be. The proposed VPN fines were seen as outrageously disproportionate.

[diegoholiveira]

Starlink is offering free service to current customers until they can access their bank accounts again.