SpaceX’s Starlink is once again being deployed as part of disaster recovery efforts, this time in Venezuela after powerful earthquakes struck the country’s northern regions on June 25.
The satellite internet provider announced it will provide free service through July 25 for both new and existing customers located in affected areas. The company is also working to rapidly deploy additional Starlink terminals to restore connectivity in some of the hardest-hit communities, while also offering free replacements to anyone whose Starlink equipment was damaged in the quake.
“For those impacted by the devastating earthquakes in Venezuela, Starlink is providing free service through July 25 to new and existing customers. We’re also working to rapidly deploy Starlink terminals and restore connectivity to the hardest-hit areas,” the company said in a statement on X.
The company says its efforts in Venezuela are intended to support rescue teams, field hospitals, emergency shelters, and families affected by the disaster.
Unlike traditional internet services that rely on local communications infrastructure, Starlink terminals can provide internet access anywhere with power and a clear view of the sky, making the system particularly useful during emergencies when cellular networks and fibre connections have been damaged.
The response marks another example of Starlink’s growing role in humanitarian efforts. Over the last year, the satellite network has been used to restore communications following hurricanes, floods, disease outbreaks, and other natural disasters around the world.
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