‘Kill Switch’—Iran Shuts Down Starlink Internet For First Time

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https://www.forbes.com/sites/zakdoffman/2026/01/11/kill-switch-iran-shuts-down-starlink-internet-for-first-time/

We have not seen this before.
Iran’s digital blackout has now deployed military jammers to shut down access to Starlink. This is a game-changer for Plan-B connectivity for protesters and anti-regime activists when domestic internet plugs are pulled.

The Times of Israel says “the deployment of (Starlink) receivers is now far greater in Iran” than during previous blackouts. “That’s despite the government never authorizing Starlink to function, making the service illegal to possess and use.”

But Starlink receivers use GPS to locate and connect to satellites. “Since its 12-day war with Israel last June," The Times says, “Iran has been disrupting GPS signals.” That means shutdowns are localized, and has resulted in a patchwork quilt of Starlink connectivity, including near blackouts in some high-profile areas.

https://www.forbes.com/sites/zakdoffman/2026/01/11/kill-switch-iran-shuts-down-starlink-internet-for-first-time/

As Iranian regime shuts down internet, even Starlink seemingly being jammed

Receivers for satellite service face connectivity challenges, with an expert reporting that the Islamic Republic seems to be 'doing something beyond GPS jamming'

www.timesofisrael.com

 

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I thought Starlink was more resilient to attacks, but it appears simple GPS jam enough to make it stop working.

Wishing all people of Iran all the best and luck to topple the regime. The world would be a much better place without d!cktators; the sooner people get rid of them the better for all of us.

 

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I thought Starlink was more resilient to attacks, but it appears simple GPS jam enough to make it stop working.

Wishing all people of Iran all the best and luck to topple the regime. The world would be a much better place without d!cktators; the sooner people get rid of them the better for all of us.

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