Starlink offering free internet access for 30 days for Hurricane Helene victims
Starlink is providing one month of free internet to Hurricane Helene victims, allowing new sign-ups for the "Helene Relief" plan and enabling current customers to activate up to 20 additional kits.
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Starlink is providing temporary free internet service for one month to individuals affected by Hurricane Helene. This initiative aims to ensure that those impacted by the disaster can access connectivity. New customers in eligible areas can sign up by visiting the Starlink website, entering their address, and selecting the "Helene Relief" service plan. Current customers looking to activate additional kits can do so by entering their kit identifier and address on the activation page. Starlink has increased the kit limit to 20 per residential account for those needing multiple kits for emergency response. After the initial 30 days of free service, users will transition to a paid subscription based on their location. Starlink will notify users before the transition occurs. There may be restrictions on transferring kits or continuing free service outside the disaster-affected areas. The company will keep the information updated as conditions evolve.
- Starlink offers one month of free service for Hurricane Helene victims.
- New customers can sign up through the Starlink website for the "Helene Relief" plan.
- Current customers can activate additional kits with a limit of 20 per account.
- After 30 days, users will switch to a paid subscription based on their location.
- Restrictions may apply to transferring kits or continuing free service outside affected areas.
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- Some users appreciate Starlink's initiative, highlighting its importance in emergency situations.
- Critics question the practicality of the offer, noting the need for hardware and potential costs after the free month.
- Concerns are raised about the adequacy of the service for actual victims, with some suggesting it may be more beneficial for responders.
- There are discussions about the role of government and other companies in providing disaster relief.
- Some commenters express skepticism about the motives behind the promotion, viewing it as a marketing strategy rather than genuine charity.
20 commentsI can't believe people complain about charity when so many other companies do nothing. Same with Mr.Beast's charity acts. There's something wrong with people who do nothing and hate on other people doing charity.
Isn't this then just ... kinda a normal "free 30 days" offer?
This seems not far from handing out free AOL disks, except you also need some added hardware?
[1] https://www.reuters.com/world/us/trump-says-he-spoke-musk-ab...
Not an elon fan, but the current admin / gov in charge is run by halfwits.
When you've been hit like this, you aren't going to use your power for this. You have bigger issues. You have to dry out your house, demolition, etc. And that's when you get power. You might not get it for weeks. And honestly, once power reaches residences, power to other services has usually been restored already.
Either this is well-meaning but ill-executed. Or meant to be seen as well-meaning, but with the realization that is almost purely gestural.
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