Kris Holt joined Engadget as a contributing reporter on the news desk in 2018. He has been writing about technology, games, streaming and entertainment for over a decade after starting his career as a sub-editor on a local newspaper. Kris holds a Master of Arts degree in English from the University of Dundee.
“To our customers in Brazil :Following last week’s order from @alexandre that froze Starlink ’s finances and prevents Starlink from conducting financial transactions in Brazil , we immediately initiated legal proceedings in the Brazil ian Supreme Court explaining the gross illegality of this order and asking the Court to unfreeze our assets. Regardless of the illegal treatment of Starlink in freezing of our assets, we are complying with the order to block access to X in Brazil .
We continue to pursue all legal avenues, as are others who agree that @alexandre’s recent orders violate the Brazilian constitution.” The original story, "Starlink is refusing to comply with Brazil's X ban," as published on September 2, continues below unedited., the platform was largely unavailable in the country by Sunday night. The only ways to access X since then have been through VPNs andThe president of Brazil’s telecom agency, Anatel, said that Starlink refused to comply with the court order until officials released its frozen assets,, which is a SpaceX subsidiary.
There are around 250,000 Starlink customers in Brazil. The service has proven popular there in rural areas and among Indigenous tribes in the Amazon. Starlink pledged to provide free internet access to its Brazilian customers while its accounts in the country remain blocked. If Starlink maintains its stance on X, Brazil could revoke the internet service’s license. If it continues to operate after that, officials could seize equipment from 23 ground stations. The gear helps Starlink improve the quality of its satellite connections., which Moraes issued after Musk defied several of his orders, at a trial on Monday. X will have the right to appeal the decision.
Starlink Brazilian Supreme Court Alexandre De Moraes President Of Brazil Elon Musk
United Kingdom Latest News, United Kingdom Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Starlink in Brazil's crosshairs as spat over Elon Musk's X escalatesThe confrontation between Brazil and Musk continues to escalate over the country’s decision to block his social media company X.
Read more »
Elon Musk’s Starlink Defies Brazilian Court Order, Refuses to Block X in CountrySource of breaking news and analysis, insightful commentary and original reporting, curated and written specifically for the new generation of independent and conservative thinkers.
Read more »
Elon Musk's Starlink says it will block X in Brazil to keep satellite internet activeSpaceX satellite internet service, Starlink, said it will comply with court orders to block social network X in Brazil.
Read more »
Elon Musk: Starlink to beam free emergency service for all mobile users globallySpaceX's Starlink will provide emergency services access for mobile phones for people in distress for free, according to Elon Musk.
Read more »
Elon Musk Rages as Brazil Freezes Starlink’s AssetsScience and Technology News and Videos
Read more »
Elon Musk's SpaceX Has a Starlink Rival in ChinaChinese commercial and state-owned companies plan to put thousands of communications satellites in orbit.
Read more »