Starlink backs down and says it will block access to X (Twitter) across Brazil

Starlink announced that it will block X in Brazil this Tuesday (03)It blocks its subscribers from accessing the social network, in compliance with the decision of the Federal Supreme Court (STF) Minister Alexandre de Moraes. Previously, Elon Musk’s company refused to take the platform offline.

On a note, the satellite internet operator He said he would comply with the order to suspend his access to Twitter “regardless of the unlawful treatment” he was subjected to.As emphasized by g1The company says its accounts in the country specified by Moraes were blocked last week.

At that time, the Minister had justified the decision by giving reasons. X’s failure to comply with various court ordersThe platform refused to impose restrictions on profiles accused of not appointing legal representatives in Brazil, as well as encouraging attacks on democratic institutions.

By freezing Starlink’s finances in the country, judge ruled that provider and X are part of the same holding company led by MuskIn response, the company said it would appeal the decision and would not block Twitter while access to its accounts would be restricted.

Starlink in Brazil

Starlink, a subsidiary of SpaceX, says it has more than 200,000 subscribers nationwide. Launched in Brazil in 2022Following the authorization given by the National Telecommunications Corporation (Anatel), its privilege continues until 2027.

Small companies, schools, public institutions such as the Armed Forces and electoral courts are among the provider’s main customers in the country. The operator’s technology is also present on important ships in the Brazilian Navy fleet.

The company’s network is estimated to consist of at least: 6,000 satellites placed in low Earth orbitIt makes it possible to deliver faster connection speeds to subscribers in more than 30 countries.