SpaceX disables over 2,500 Starlink kits linked to scam centers in Myanmar

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By TechWatch PH Staff

Space transportation company SpaceX, developer of the satellite internet service Starlink, has disabled more than 2,500 Starlink kits in Myanmar after identifying that they were allegedly being used in “scam centers.”

In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Lauren Dreyer, SpaceX’s Vice President for Starlink Business Operations, said the company takes violations of its policies seriously and works closely with law enforcement when misuse is detected.

“SpaceX complies with local laws in all 150+ markets where Starlink is licensed to operate,” she said

“On the rare occasion we identify a violation, we take appropriate action, including working with law enforcement agencies around the world. In Myanmar, for example, SpaceX proactively identified and disabled over 2,500 Starlink kits in the vicinity of suspected ‘scam centers,’” Dreyer added.

Dreyer explained that the company is committed to ensuring Starlink remains a “force for good” that connects unserved communities while preventing misuse by bad actors.

Founded by Elon Musk, SpaceX is a private aerospace and satellite communications company based in California. Its Starlink service uses a constellation of low-Earth orbit satellites to deliver high-speed broadband internet, particularly to remote and underserved regions across the globe.

Starlink is currently available in many markets, including the Philippines, where it launched in 2023.

The service aims to expand internet access across the country’s far-flung and island communities, supporting national efforts toward digital inclusion and connectivity.