Free may be an exaggeration.
"This is being provided free of charge by SpaceX and TMobile to help those in need," <https://www.independent.co.uk/voices/hurricane-milton-fema-trump-conspiracy -theories-b2626568.html> Musk said. However, the billionaire failed to mention that victims of the disasters would need to purchase a Starlink starter kit for almost $400, The Register first <https://www.theregister.com/2024/10/08/free_starlink_hurricane_helene/> reported. Starlink's website allows users in the affected hurricane zone to input their address, which then waives the service charge. However, the total cost, including the hardware, tax, shipping, and handling, still amounts to $396.68. After 30 days, customers who qualify for free access will be automatically moved onto a $120-a-month subscription." https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/elon-musk-hurr icane-milton-internet-starlink-b2627190.html Thank you, Darren ECPI/Western Broadband (512) 257-1077 From: AF [mailto:af-boun...@af.afmug.com] On Behalf Of ch...@go-mtc.com Sent: Tuesday, October 8, 2024 1:09 PM To: af@af.afmug.com Subject: [AFMUG] Starlink FEMA is confiscating starlinks Elon is sending to the flood area. He is providing free service to anyone that needs it. They are also interfering with shipments of starlinks even getting to the areas. Hmmm wonder if politics is involved....
-- AF mailing list AF@af.afmug.com http://af.afmug.com/mailman/listinfo/af_af.afmug.com
