EDIT: I've replied this claim before, it's just untrue
1. isn't true.
There were several free dishes and dishes with free subscriptions. Every single round dish was delivered free. i.e every dish delivered in February 2022
Many people who received equipment after putting up a deposit who claimed they couldn't cover the cost of the equipment got it waived. If you stopped paying your bill it would still keep working for months. Some people even paid in full and asked for a waiver and refund.
The first set of USAID equipment was delivered in late March/Early April 2022 and SpaceX covered the subscription in full for every one of them.
In 2022, most dishes were bought by Poland. In 2024, most are privately purchased.
The gall to think a provider will charge a military user civilian prices for services is ridiculous especially with all the stuff that has gone down and the extra expectations.
You shouldn't be paying less than you pay OneWeb or SatCube period.
I won't be surprised if some people have attempted warranty replacements. I saw someone complaining they couldn't get their dish price waived in 2023.
One of the linked articles said it boiled down to X being ordered to censor political opponents of those in power. They chose not to. I’m glad.
Now, traffic is going to Bluesky. I wonder if this means that Bluesky has or will be offered the same choice. We might see what the character of that organization is by what choice they make.
1. isn't true.
There were several free dishes and dishes with free subscriptions. Every single round dish was delivered free. i.e every dish delivered in February 2022
Many people who received equipment after putting up a deposit who claimed they couldn't cover the cost of the equipment got it waived. If you stopped paying your bill it would still keep working for months. Some people even paid in full and asked for a waiver and refund.
The first set of USAID equipment was delivered in late March/Early April 2022 and SpaceX covered the subscription in full for every one of them.
In 2022, most dishes were bought by Poland. In 2024, most are privately purchased.
The gall to think a provider will charge a military user civilian prices for services is ridiculous especially with all the stuff that has gone down and the extra expectations.
You shouldn't be paying less than you pay OneWeb or SatCube period.
I won't be surprised if some people have attempted warranty replacements. I saw someone complaining they couldn't get their dish price waived in 2023.