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Starlink is now accessible across the White House campus, which was already served by fiber cable, after service was “donated”, as some cite security concerns. (economictimes.com)
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White House officials said the installation was an effort to increase internet availability at the complex. They said that some areas of the property could not get cell service and that the existing Wi-Fi infrastructure was overtaxed.

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[–] Lost_My_Mind@lemmy.world 100 points 6 hours ago (12 children)

If you live in the DC area, absolutely do NOT sign up for this service.

100% chance that the government, as well as musks companies would be monitoring you directly 24/7.

[–] BagOfHeavyStones@lemm.ee 2 points 4 hours ago (1 children)

Run everything through a VPN tunnel instead?

[–] Telorand@reddthat.com 24 points 4 hours ago

Don't support fascists. Even if you have a VPN.

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