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TechWhy Starlink won’t open Vietnam’s heavily censored internet

Elon Musk’s Starlink has begun taking orders in Vietnam, where residential plans start at about €37 a month. The service could improve connectivity in remote and mountainous areas and offer backup communications during disasters, but its cost and Vietnam’s tight control of online speech mean greater access is unlikely to bring greater freedom of expression.

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DDW★★★☆☆2026-08-25 10:59Original

Why Starlink won’t open Vietnam’s heavily censored internet
Why Starlink won’t open Vietnam’s heavily censored internetTech