The clandestine network smuggling Starlink tech into Iran to beat internet blackout
Summary
BBC reports on a clandestine network smuggling Starlink satellite terminals into Iran to bypass a government internet blackout. The piece outlines how terminals connect to SpaceX satellites to provide global internet, the penalties and arrests surrounding Starlink use, and the role of digital rights groups in documenting the impact on information access and protest coverage. It also notes the scale of the market and ongoing enforcement, highlighting the tension between connectivity and state control.