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Elon Musk said that Starlink, SpaceX's satellite internet provider, would be free for victims of Hurricane Helene. But that promise comes with a considerable caveat., Starlink promised that "for those impacted by Hurricane Helene, or looking to support response and recovery efforts in affected areas, Starlink is now free for 30 days."bill for 30 days' worth of internet service, users are still expected to shell out nearly $400 for one of Starlink's hardware terminals.
As it goes without saying, 400 bucks is a far cry from "free" — especially for folks already dealing with the high-piling expenses of hurricane evacuation, damages, and recovery.shows the cart total for someone living in a Starlink-designated hurricane zone — the offer is geofenced — tallying up to $393.91. In addition to taxes, a shipping charge is added to the final purchase.
"Please note: A Starlink kit is required to access this free service," the notice reads. "If you do not already have a Starlink kit, you will need to purchase one from starlink.com/residential or an authorized retailer such as Best Buy or Home Depot.
Neither that claim nor the notion that Starlink services would be provided to storm victims free of charge turned out to be true.
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