[bromuro]

Why it is important?

[nubg]

I guess because a single Starlink subscription would be 30-80% of their monthly income.

[culi]

I guess that's the strength of mesh networks. Benn Jordan recently showed how to build one disguised as a lawn light for less than $40. BitChat works with tech people already have as well

[ekr]

It has been reported in the press that Starlink subscription fee has been waived for Iran, so people with receivers can use it for free.

[retube]

yah but not sure how someone in Iran can actually get the hardware shipped to them (I just tried Tehran as delivery, and starlink website said "no"), and also would need a bank or credit card from a non-sanctioned country to be able to actually pay for it

[themafia]

> I just tried Tehran as delivery, and starlink website said "no"

I hope you're not a list now.

[culi]

Pretty sure the cheapest receiver you can buy is still $600

[Rover222]

No, starlink Mini is half that price.

[Rover222]

Starlink is currently free in the country (of course they still need to get access to a terminal)