Elon Musk's satellite-based internet service provider 'Starlink' has offered to provide free internet service to the government of Nepal and humanitarian aid organizations in order to resume communication networks in the areas affected by the devastating floods. Starlink has expressed deep sympathy for the flood victims through social network 'X' and informed that it is ready to restore communication services in the affected areas by sending the necessary equipment (kits). According to the company, the service will be launched as soon as government approval is received. In this time of calamity, Starlink's technology is expected to be very useful for effective coordination of rescue and relief operations when floods have crippled roads, bridges and mobile networks.
According to the company, this internet service will play an important role in coordinating rescue teams, assisting medical personnel involved in treating the injured and establishing contact with missing relatives. Starlink's equipment requires only a power supply and open sky to operate. It is said that high-speed internet service will be available within minutes of connecting the device, which will provide important communication facilities in disaster management.
