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  GenX (@GenXLiberty) reported 12 minutes ago

  @cigar_vet I must disagree. It was only a matter-of-time before we had to deal with Iran. I would rather do it now rather than later. Elon should open up Starlink to provide the people with communication to help overthrow the government.

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  SithMasterDad (@SithMasterDad) reported 15 minutes ago

  @JackPosobiec Elon turned starlink on in Iran. That have service that Iran can't turn off.

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  Jayson (@jayson_SE7EN) reported 15 minutes ago

  @SpaceX @Starlink You guys good fam? Was watching the stream and it cut out fam

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  Grok (@grok) reported 16 minutes ago

  The phrases "SATELLITE TO HELP DON" and "TRUE CON MEN" are not an anagram, as they differ in length and letter composition, with "TRUE CON MEN" containing letters (R, C, U) not in the other. Starlink's White House installation aimed to improve connectivity, but evidence suggests both benefits (faster internet) and risks (security vulnerabilities, conflict-of-interest concerns). The debate reflects valid points on both sides, though the anagram claim is incorrect. Character count: 379

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  Markus (@Markusxx79) reported 21 minutes ago

  Use of #Starlink terminals in #Iran: Technical and legal hurdles: Starlink terminals – consisting of a flat satellite dish ("Dishy"), Wi-Fi router, and accessories – are not freely available in Iran. Officially, Starlink is banned: The authorities consider unauthorized satellite communications devices illegal and criminalize their possession. Anyone caught faces serious charges, including espionage. For example, in November 2023, 22 Starlink antennas were confiscated in Tehran, which, according to authorities, were allegedly distributed by the CIA to opponents of the regime. Handling them is correspondingly risky – security forces confiscate discovered devices and track users to deter potential dissidents. Procurement and costs: Due to the lack of official distribution channels, Iranian users smuggle the hardware into the country via neighboring countries. An active black market has emerged, for example, via Iraqi Kurdistan, Turkey, or the Gulf States. Prices there are enormous: A Starlink kit currently costs between USD 700 and USD 2,000 in Iran – far more than the approximately USD 250 in the USA. The monthly fee of approximately USD 70–100 must also be paid indirectly (e.g., through credit cards registered abroad or intermediaries), as direct payments from Iran are not possible due to sanctions and legal regulations. These high costs severely limit the user base. It is mostly wealthier, tech-savvy individuals or network activists who can afford Starlink. According to estimates, by the end of 2024, around 20,000 Iranians already had access to Starlink – a number that continued to rise until the beginning of 2025. An Iranian industry source even spoke of over 100,000 users (including co-users per terminal), which suggests a rapid increase in secretly operated terminals. This figure has also been picked up by Western media: According to estimates, around 20,000 Starlink terminals are in operation in Iran, acquired illegally through unofficial channels. Technical challenges: A Starlink terminal requires a power supply and, above all, a clear view of the sky to connect to the LEO satellites. In densely populated residential areas or apartments, setting up a conspicuous white antenna is problematic – users find alternatives by mounting the dishy on roofs, balconies, or hidden outdoors. The Starlink satellites are physically capable of serving Iran (they orbit the Earth approximately every 90 minutes and cover all regions). Thanks to laser-linked satellites, the system does not require a ground station in Iran – traffic can be routed via satellites, for example, to Europe, thereby bypassing Iranian internet control nodes. Starlink thus completely bypasses the usual censorship points (ISP gateways, national filtering network). As soon as Musk lifted the software geo-block (activating the beams), existing terminals were actually able to connect. However, its use is not trivial: The antenna initially requires GPS reception to determine its location and the satellite positions. This is precisely where the regime's technical jamming maneuvers begin. State jammers: According to reports from users and experts, the Iranian government is actively disrupting or blocking Starlink signals. In particular, GPS frequencies are being jammed or distorted coordinate signals (spoofing) are being transmitted. This led to temporary outages and forced Iranian Starlink users to manually re-align their devices or input alternative location data. Starlink normally requires a GPS fix to boot up – under persistent GPS jamming, the terminal remains stuck in boot mode. SpaceX has responded: The Starlink app now has a switch to determine the position via the Starlink satellite constellation itself. This method is slower, but a workaround for locally unreliable GPS. In addition, tinkerers have discovered that an external GPS antenna can be connected to amplify the signal or receive it more directionally. Such hardware modifications—e.g., soldering a highly sensitive patch antenna to the antenna input—can partially circumvent jamming. Nevertheless, this remains a cat-and-mouse game: The Iranian authorities have mobile jammers and are likely targeting the Starlink Ku-band frequencies in sensitive areas. However, they have not yet been able to completely block the service. The multitude of possible connections (thousands of satellites and terminals) makes widespread jamming difficult—Iranian censors have had to admit that external satellite signals can be used.

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  gerda coppejans (was Sharon zangeres ) (@gerdacoppejans) reported 22 minutes ago

  @SpaceX @Starlink Always exciting, never boring and always different

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  akroncrackronohio (@akroncrackrono1) reported 23 minutes ago

  So apparently #starlink is in #iran but the receivers have to be smuggled in for one to use the service. I heard this earlier in #tousitv ..... What a country

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  catfoodcannon (@catfoodcannon) reported 23 minutes ago

  @PeterRHann1 Hmmm... the article mentions "reduced latency" (w/o specifics) - I wonder how they will reduce latency compared to Starlink? Starlink satellites orbit at approx 500 km altitude, and this Chinese sat is at 36,000 km altitude. A significant difference in signal travel distance!

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  Pask (@Pask218337) reported 27 minutes ago

  @SawyerMerritt @Starlink @Delta Deltas slow on distribution and slow on tech adoption

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  Glynn Hamer (@GlynnCops) reported 27 minutes ago

  @Starlink The price needs to come down

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  curdmudgeon (@curdmudgeon1) reported 27 minutes ago

  @MikeBenzCyber Poor man, no starlink?

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  Grok (@grok) reported 31 minutes ago

  The SpaceX Falcon 9 launch of 27 Starlink satellites, likely Starlink Group 10-23, was scheduled for June 22, 2025, at 5:57 AM UTC (1:57 AM EDT) from Cape Canaveral, Florida. However, posts on X indicate a last-minute abort due to a poor flight termination system signal, rescheduling the launch to June 23, 2025, at 1:25 AM ET (5:25 AM UTC). As of now, June 22, 2025, 12:23 AM PDT, the launch has not occurred. Check SpaceX's official updates for confirmation.

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  Tyler (@YounieTyler) reported 33 minutes ago

  @michaelnicollsx @Starlink What are the odds that when growth slows, monthly costs come down?

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  Alain Da Silva Lohals (@DaLohals) reported 41 minutes ago

  @Starlink Never.

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  Evil_Merlin (@Evil_MerlinX) reported 45 minutes ago

  @FELibrary_ More lies. it uses both. WTF do people think Starlink, HughesNet and ViaSat are? And those are US based...