Venezuela makes satellite internet 'Starlink' free

Satellite internet service Starlink has begun offering its service free of charge to Venezuelans.

Support for the People of Venezuela - Starlink Help Center
https://starlink.com/support/article/026071b1-2b57-1ddb-8321-22442313223e

On January 3, 2026, the U.S. military conducted an operation against Venezuela, capturing President Nicolas Maduro and transferring him to the U.S. In response to this operation, a state of emergency was declared in Venezuela, and the Japanese government also designated the entire country of Venezuela as a Level 3 risk zone and issued a travel advisory .

The United States launches a major attack on Venezuela, arrests President Maduro and his wife, and transfers them abroad - GIGAZINE

As Venezuela falls into chaos, Starlink has announced that it will provide free internet access to Venezuelans on January 4, 2026.

Starlink is providing free broadband service to the people of Venezuela through February 3, ensuring continued connectivity.

— Starlink (@Starlink) January 4, 2026

The free service credits are being offered to Venezuelan Starlink users until February 3, 2026. Starlink also stated that it is 'focused on providing internet connectivity to new and existing users.'

Elon Musk, CEO of SpaceX, which provides Starlink, also posted, 'We support the people of Venezuela.'

In support of the people of Venezuela 🇻🇪 https://t.co/JKxOFWsikP

— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) January 4, 2026

When Russia launched its military invasion of Ukraine in 2022, Starlink immediately decided to launch service in Ukraine .

Thousands of satellite internet 'Starlink' antennas arrive in Ukraine, number of subscribers worldwide exceeds 250,000, but price hikes are implemented - GIGAZINE