Starlink and T-Mobile have launched a satellite texting service available to all users, offering free access until July regardless of carrier status, addressing connectivity issues in remote areas.
Starlink users in the Falkland Islands are facing service terminations as their 60-day roaming period expires, despite widespread adoption by hundreds of residents and a successful petition backed by 70% of the population. The service remains technically illegal due to Sure International's monopoly and lack of official government approval, even for users who paid the £5,400 FIG VSAT license fee. A resolution is being delayed until April 2024, prompting discussions about declaring a National Emergency to expedite the approval process.