Brazil’s Telecom Regulator Warns Starlink Its License Could Be Revoked

Published on September 2, 2024

Brazil’s telecommunications regulator Anatel has warned Elon Musk’s Starlink of possible sanctions, including a possible revocation of the satellite internet provider’s operating license in the country, if Starlink refuses to block the X social media platform from its service. A spokesperson for Anatel told The Epoch Times in an emailed statement that Starlink had indicated to Anatel commissioner Carlos Baigorri its intention to refuse to comply with an order from the Supreme Court of Brazil to shut down X in the country. The spokesperson added that Anatel had told all telecoms operators in Brazil that they must comply with the order to block access to X and that the regulator is in the process of verifying compliance with the requirement by more than 20,000 companies, including Starlink....