Climbers use satellite phones to call for help. Photo: Dmitry Sponikov on Unsplash.
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Brazil’s Supreme Court on Friday ordered social platform It was decided that
The company asked the court earlier this week to allow it to continue its services, saying it has now complied with all orders.
In the latest move, Brazil’s Supreme Court has blocked Elon Musk’s social media platform X (formerly Twitter) over concerns about political disinformation.
The court took this action because X failed to comply with the court’s orders regarding the spread of false information. Musk criticized the decision, saying it was a violation of his freedom of speech. Brazil also froze the financial assets of Company X and Starlink as part of the dispute, although Musk insisted they were separate entities.
Mr. Musk’s satellite internet provider, Starlink, initially refused to comply with Brazil’s order to block X.
Starlink has many users in Brazil’s interior, where there is no access to fiber optic cables to provide internet, and Starlink effectively provides the only long-distance communications.
Starlink serves parts of the Caribbean, including countries such as Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic. This service provides high-speed internet through a satellite network. This is especially useful in remote and underserved areas.
St. Kitts has several satellite phones that the prime minister and government officials can use in emergencies.
The approximate cost of Starlink service in the Caribbean is approximately USD 110-150 per month, depending on the specific location and plan. (There is also an initial cost for the parabolic antenna hardware, which is typically around $599 USD.)
However, after some negotiations, Starlink reversed its position and agreed to abide by the judicial decision. Musk expressed dissatisfaction with the situation and said Starlink, which serves more than 250,000 users in Brazil, would continue to provide free internet service until the legal issues are resolved.
Brazil’s National Telecommunications Agency and the courts also targeted Starlink, arguing that it could facilitate the spread of X’s content by allowing users to use VPNs to circumvent the ban.
The government has imposed fines and sanctions on both companies, creating a complex conflict between Musk’s companies and Brazilian authorities.
The situation highlights broader concerns about the role of technology companies in regulating speech and misinformation. Mr. Musk has characterized the issue as an attack on free speech, but Brazilian authorities see it as a necessary step to curb the spread of harmful content online.
The outcome of this legal battle could have a significant impact on the future of both X and Starlink in Brazil, as Musk continues to navigate the complexities of operating in the country under increasing regulatory pressure. There is.
Source: VOA, GPT.
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