Some Bolivians, frustrated with spotty internet from the state's China-built satellite, are smuggling in Starlink kits despite the country's ban in August 2024 (William Wroblewski/Rest of World)
https://restofworld.org/2025/bolivians-smuggle-starlink-to-escape-china-backed-internet/
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