Starlink users in the Falkland Islands are facing service terminations as their 60-day roaming period expires, despite widespread adoption by hundreds of residents and a successful petition backed by 70% of the population. The service remains technically illegal due to Sure International's monopoly and lack of official government approval, even for users who paid the £5,400 FIG VSAT license fee. A resolution is being delayed until April 2024, prompting discussions about declaring a National Emergency to expedite the approval process.

https://www.openfalklands.com/february-2025-starlink-in-the-falkland-islands-a-national-emergency-situation/

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