In a move to support communities devastated by recent hurricanes Helene and Milton, SpaceX has announced that it will waive Starlink fees for the remainder of 2024 in impacted areas. This generous gesture aims to facilitate response and recovery efforts, providing critical communication services to those in need.
*SpaceX's initiative will benefit new and existing residential customers across affected areas of Florida, Georgia, North and South Carolina, Tennessee, Kentucky, Virginia, and West Virginia. Over 10,000 Starlink kits, including the necessary receiver, have been distributed to these regions. The company's President, Gwynne Shotwell, emphasized SpaceX's commitment to supporting the affected communities. "This is a critical step in supporting the communities affected by these devastating hurricanes," she said. "We're committed to providing reliable and secure communication services to those who need it most."
The initiative provides several key benefits, including free Starlink service for the rest of 2024, extended support beyond the initial 30-day offer, emergency alerts over cellular networks, and basic text messaging (SMS) capabilities. This allows users to communicate with friends and family, text 911, and receive critical updates. SpaceX's Starlink technology has proven instrumental in supporting relief efforts, providing high-speed internet, communication services, and real-time updates.
SpaceX's Starlink services will play a vital role in facilitating communication and connectivity as affected communities continue to rebuild and recover. The move has been widely praised by local officials, residents, and aid organizations. "SpaceX's generosity will make a significant difference in our community's recovery," said Mayor Sarah Johnson of Jacksonville, Florida. "We're grateful for their support during this challenging time."
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I received my satellite today in Augusta,Ga. The infrastructure for internet has been completely destroyed and we are looking at months without any service. I truly appreciate the access that Starlink offers and the price going forward is a few dollars more than what I already pay. I logged on today for the first time in 21 days!!