In a tweet from Elon Musk on X, they are working on a system update that will allow all Starlinks in the areas impacted by Hurricane Helene to work, regardless of payment. Musk says the software update will hopefully be completed Tuesday night,

The satellite internet provider aims to be an essential lifeline for those cut off from cell and internet service.

Starlink.com site has now been updated to say it’ll supply “a free first month of service” for users impacted by Hurricane Helene. New and existing customers on the Starlink residential tier can receive the so-called “Hurricane Relief” service plan, according to a company support document that contains instructions on receiving the perk.

Elon Musk accused the Federal Emergency Management Agency of hampering efforts to set up Starlink satellite internet to help in the wake of Hurricane Helene, which the agency has denied.

SpaceX CEO Elon Musk said Tuesday the aerospace company is sending more Starlink terminals to North Carolina following the widespread devastation of Hurricane Helene. “Since the Hurricane Helene disaster,