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November 14, 2025
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Starlink, utilised by Myanmar scam centres, sees usage fall nationwide

Starlink, utilised by Myanmar scam centres, sees usage fall nationwide

Starlink, utilised by Myanmar scam centres, sees usage fall nationwide..

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Usage of Elon Musk's Starlink internet service in Myanmar has significantly dropped since September, following revelations of its use by scam centers and a subsequent crackdown. An AFP investigation and SpaceX's deactivation of over 2,500 receivers in scam-prone areas have contributed to this decline.

  • Starlink's share of Myanmar's internet users fell from 14 percent to less than 7 percent by November 10.
  • Parent company SpaceX deactivated more than 2,500 Starlink internet receivers in the vicinity of suspected "scam centres" in Myanmar.
  • The military junta conducted high-profile raids on the KK Park scam complex since mid-October, though a large portion of the facility remains intact.

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