Brazil's highest court, the Supreme Federal Court, is set to vote on whether to uphold the suspension of Elon Musk's SpaceX satellite internet venture, Starlink, in the country. Justice Alexandre Moraes has called on his fellow judges to cast their votes on the ban. The move comes after the National Telecommunications Agency (ANATEL) suspended Starlink's operations in Brazil on February 3 due to concerns over interference with existing networks. ANATEL claimed that the company had been operating without authorization and ignoring requests for information about its activities. Starlink, a project by SpaceX, aims to provide global broadband coverage using a constellation of satellites in low Earth orbit. The service has gained significant attention worldwide for its potential to connect rural and remote areas that lack access to reliable internet connections. The suspension of Starlink's operations in Brazil has caused uproar among its users in the country. Many rely on the service for their daily internet needs, particularly in underserved regions. The ban has left them without alternatives, as traditional internet providers often struggle to reach these areas. The Supreme Federal Court's vote will determine whether the ban will remain in place or if Starlink can resume its activities in Brazil. Justice Moraes has expressed his belief that the court should uphold the suspension, citing the need to protect the interests of existing telecommunication companies in the country. ANATEL, in its defense of the ban, argued that Starlink's operations could interfere with licensed frequencies reserved for telecommunications companies, potentially
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