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Starlink reconnects 700,000 after Venezuela quakes
After June 2026 earthquakes in Venezuela, Starlink says it helped restore connectivity for more than 700,000 people.
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After the June 2026 earthquakes in Venezuela, Starlink says it has helped restore connectivity for more than 700,000 people in affected areas where cellular towers stopped working.
The company said the effort is being carried out with the U.S. Department of State to support regions hit by the disaster. The earthquakes, measured at 7.2 and 7.5, struck northern Venezuela, killing more than 5,200 people and destroying a large share of the country’s telecom infrastructure. Around 17,000 people lost their homes, and total damage exceeded $6.7 billion, according to the UN.
To rebuild communications, Starlink delivered more than 1,600 satellite terminals to the country and provided internet access to nearly 100 organizations, including emergency responders and humanitarian groups.
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The company also said its Starlink Mobile service connected more than 700,000 people in areas left without mobile coverage. Through a temporary satellite network, more than 240,000 SMS messages were sent free of charge, helping residents contact relatives and rescue services.
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via iXBT
