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		tomatoman on May 24, 2022 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Starlink for RVs Why not in Venezuela where they really need it?

wmf on May 24, 2022 | [–]

I don't think US companies can legally export anything to Venezuela. Also, I'm not sure that starving people need $100/month Internet access.

mlindner on May 24, 2022 | [–]

Starlink needs permission from the government in each country before operating there.

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