Clandestine network smuggling Starlink tech into Iran to beat internet blackout | Hacker News

Reports say a clandestine network is smuggling Starlink hardware into Iran to help people get online during government internet blackouts.

The discussion centered on whether the shutdowns are defensive, how much they block outside access, and who benefits from the cutoff.

Commenters also raised security concerns, including the risk that enemy intelligence could exploit satellite connectivity and signal detection.

The case shows how satellite internet can bypass state censorship, while also becoming part of wider information and conflict dynamics.