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

The country’s regulator notified Starlink of potential sanctions, including possible license revocation, for refusing to block X.

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Brazil’s telecommunications regulator Anatel warned Elon Musk’s Starlink of possible sanctions, including a revocation of the satellite internet provider’s operating license, if satellite internet provider refuses to block the X social media platform.

A spokesperson for Anatel told The Epoch Times in an emailed statement on Sept. 2 that Starlink had indicated its intention to refuse to comply with an order from the Supreme Court of Brazil to shut down X in the country.