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Starlink in the Falkland Islands – A national emergency situation?


In yesterday’s (Thursday) OpenFalklands blog, I noted that while a week may seem long in politics, even a single day can feel like an eternity […] Read More

In yesterday’s (Thursday) OpenFalklands blog, I noted that while a week may seem long in politics, even a single day can feel like an eternity when it comes to Starlink developments in the Falklands. Although the exact number remains undisclosed outside of government circles, estimates suggest that approximately fourteen licences were granted, including, among others, most of the island’s fishing companies and the inter-island ferry. It would force Starlink into an ethically and legally precarious position – essentially endorsing a select group of users while its service remains a criminal offence under Falkland Islands law.

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