Billionaire Elon Musk mobilized a Cybertruck carrying Starlink equipment to Los Angeles, providing free Internet to areas swept by wildfires.
Three days ago, the tech billionaire retweeted a Fox News video on X , in which a reporter praised Starlink’s internet service for keeping colleagues in touch. “Starlink is the only reason we can hear and communicate with you right now, because there’s no cell signal in the area,” the reporter said.
But a Register investigation found that residents in areas hit by Hurricane Helene were ultimately asked to pay $400 for Starlink equipment, including shipping. Customers were also told that the first month of service was free, after which they would have to pay $120 per month.
