Falklands Starlink Shutdown: A Tech-Political Standoff

Hundreds of Falkland Islanders face internet outages as their Starlink 60-day roaming period expires. Despite a successful petition garnering widespread support and a parliamentary committee endorsing Starlink's use, its operation remains illegal due to Sure's telecommunications monopoly. While the government issued a limited number of VSAT licenses, Starlink lacks formal approval, leaving many users in a legal gray area. The article urges the government to declare a national emergency to swiftly resolve the issue, prevent further outages, and highlights the government's swift response to similar emergencies during the COVID-19 crisis.