Starlink Challenges Brazil's Supreme Court Over Social Media Ban

Starlink, Elon Musk's satellite broadband company, is complying with Brazil's Supreme Court order to block access to social media platform X. Simultaneously, it is pursuing legal action against the order, which it terms as grossly illegal. Brazil's telecom regulator has threatened sanctions amid mounting tensions.

Starlink, Elon Musk's satellite broadband firm, has announced compliance with Brazil's Supreme Court order to block social media platform X.

In a post on X, Starlink revealed that it has initiated proceedings in the Brazilian Supreme Court, condemning the 'gross illegality' of the order which includes freezing its finances and hindering transactions. Despite these constraints, Starlink stated it is adhering to the access block.

The company highlighted its continual legal battles, sharing that others in agreement view the judge's orders as violations of the Brazilian constitution. The tensions escalated further as Brazil's telecom regulator threatened sanctions following the Supreme Court's endorsement of the controversial social network ban.

(With inputs from agencies.)