In a bold move, satellite internet provider Starlink has informed Brazil's telecom regulator, Anatel, that it won't comply with a court order to block the social media platform X until its local accounts are unfrozen.
Anatel confirmed this update on Monday and has forwarded Starlink's response to Brazil's Supreme Court.
Just last week, Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes ordered all telecom providers in Brazil to shut down X, citing the platform's lack of a legal representative in the country. This decision also led to the freezing of Starlink's bank accounts in Brazil, which is part of Elon Musk's SpaceX group.
The account freeze is tied to a separate issue involving unpaid fines that X was ordered to pay after not submitting certain documents. Musk didn't hold back his thoughts and criticized Justice Moraes' decision.
Now, a five-member panel of the Supreme Court is gearing up to decide whether to uphold Justice Moraes' ruling. Legal experts think the panel is likely to affirm the decision. The Supreme Court hasn't commented on the matter yet.
🌐 This standoff highlights the tension between tech giants and government regulations. Will Starlink's defiance shake up Brazil's digital landscape? Stay tuned!
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