In July 2021, Western Germany experienced one of the country’s deadliest natural disasters when record flooding ravaged the regions of Ahrweiler, Euskirchen, Eschweiler, Stolberg, and Erftstadt.
Large swaths of these areas were left without internet and cell service, making it difficult for residents to connect with friends and family. Roughly 1,300 people were reported missing. But after local crisis management teams secured 100 Starlink kits donated by Starlink and Tesla, connectivity was restored, and the number of those unaccounted for dropped to less than 200. Regaining internet access not only brought relief to hundreds of families. It also helped first responders, government officials, and community members coordinate ongoing relief efforts, and ensure a fast, more efficient response to future events.
Internet from space for Navajo Nation
Navajo Nation families in Coconino County, Northern Arizona used to have drive several miles to get internet. Parents of these families had to scramble to find neighbors with wifi so their children could use it to complete their homework. It wasn’t easy or tenable, and students were at risk of falling behind. That’s why when Starlink kits were ...
Internet from space for flood relief in New South Wales, Australia
After heavy flooding left parts of New South Wales, Australia with no phone or internet access, residents in remote areas were unable to communicate what they needed. A grassroots group of volunteers stepped up, including Australian pro surfer Mick Fanning. He used his social media to help get several Starlink kits to take to the cut-off commun...