While #Musk may be keen to appear to be a savour in the current crisis in #Nepal with his #Starlink satellite communications systems, there are a couple of angles to consider to this.
Firstly, Musk was the man who less than 18 months ago while heading up #Doge ensured there were $39 million of cuts in aid to #Nepal.
But secondly, #Musk has been desperate since 2022 for #Starlink to be used in #Nepal as this article from June explains:
‘Nepal’s telecom rules require foreign telecom operators to partner locally, with Nepali ownership requirements.
Starlink reportedly prefers operating with full or near-full control, which conflicts with Nepal’s regulatory framework.’
What’s that old phrase? Never waste a crisis…
https://kathmandupost.com/science-technology/2026/06/02/starlink-seeks-nepal-entry-but-law-blocks-full-foreign-ownership