Active fires continue to burn over Canada, and SpaceX’s Starlink offers to help people in the affected areas to keep the connection. The company runs an appointment for a month of free satellite internet. This not only includes people with an active account. It includes new customers and those who have paused or previously canceled their service.
According to the company’s support documentation, existing customers need not do anything. A one-month service credit is proactively applied to their account. Those who used to be customers can reactivate their accounts to use the service credit, which have also been applied to their accounts. All you need is a way to drive the bowl and modem to keep in touch.
In response to the Canadian fires, Starlink provides a month of free service to existing and new customers in the affected areas → https://t.co/anbkdrbd1t pic.twitter.com/vsqx5iji38
– Starlink (@starlink) June 6, 2025
Starlink Internet does not depend on cell towers or fiber optic cables that may be damaged in fires. Instead, it uses satellites in lane with low soil to deliver internet to the bowl of your house. This places a unique company to offer significant connection in emergencies.
A representative of Starlink did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
New customers can also take advantage
People who do not currently have Starlink but live in an affected area can also take advantage of the free month’s offer. However, you need to own a Starlink bowl, which usually costs $ 499 for the standard model. An ongoing promotion can give you hardware for free; But you have to commit to a year of Starlink service.
According to Starlink, once you get your bowl, contact Business Support for free service through July 5th. If your hardware was affected by the fire, you should also contact support for a free replacement.
Hurricanes and fires
Offering free internet to those who could otherwise be cut off can make a real difference. This is not the first time Starlink has run campaigns like this when residents face disasters, according to Joe Supan, Cnet Senior Broadband reporter.
“Starlink has a strong track Record at this point to step in to provide internet service in the wake of natural disasters,” Supan said. “I heard from several people on earth in North Carolina what a lifeguard it was after Hurricane Helene last year.”
A free service agreement was also offered to the Los Angeles residents in January –ildeBrande.
Starlink also recently announced a housing plan that is $ 40 cheaper than $ 120 housing plan. Although it is half the speed of the housing plan and would first be depressed in the peak load, it is still a more affordable option. This plan is available in 30 US states.