After Maduro was arrested, Musk's "Starlink" announced it would provide one month of free broadband service to Venezuela.

After the United States launched military operations against Venezuela and captured President Maduro, Starlink, under Musk, announced it would provide free internet service in the country until February 3.

According to Xinhua News Agency on January 4, Starlink announced via social media on January 3 that it would offer free broadband service to Venezuelan citizens, ensuring uninterrupted internet connectivity. The company stated it is proactively adding service credits to both active and inactive accounts, while monitoring the evolving local situation and regulatory requirements.

Previously, in the early morning of January 3, the United States launched a large-scale military operation against Venezuela, raiding the capital Caracas and capturing Maduro and his wife. According to the Venezuelan government's statement, after the airstrikes, some areas of Caracas experienced power outages and internet disruptions.

According to media reports, U.S. President Trump said he would oversee Venezuela's transition process, and announced that Vice President Delcy Rodriguez was sworn in after Maduro's arrest, but also threatened that if Venezuela's leadership does not "follow the rules," a second strike would be launched on the country.

The United Nations Security Council plans to hold a meeting on January 6 to discuss the legality of U.S. actions, and several countries, including Brazil and Spain, have condemned the military operation.

Service Details and Market Deployment

The Starlink official service map shows Venezuela as "Coming Soon," indicating the company had not formally launched services locally, though some users were already active.

In its statement, Starlink said there is currently no timetable for local service purchases, and any updates will be communicated through official channels.

Starlink is a subsidiary of Space Exploration Technologies Corp (SpaceX), providing internet access via low-orbit satellites; users need to purchase separate devices to connect to the service.

The company did not disclose the number of users in Venezuela as of January 3, nor did it reveal the potential costs of providing free service. Currently, internet connectivity in Venezuela is basically normal.

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