Elon Musk's Starlink is providing complimentary broadband internet access to individuals in Venezuela until Feb. 3, after U.S. airstrikes and the apprehension of deposed leader Nicolas Maduro.

“We currently lack a timeline for when local purchases will be available, but any updates will be shared directly via official Starlink channels,” it stated.

Starlink, a division of aerospace firm SpaceX, offers internet connectivity via low-earth-orbit satellites and necessitates that users acquire additional equipment to access the service.

Starlink’s website availability map shows Venezuela as “coming soon,” implying that the company hasn't officially launched service in the country, even though it has mentioned that some users are already active.

An increase in free internet services nationwide could aid in providing connectivity in the wake of recent U.S. airstrikes and a ground operation aimed at capturing and extraditing Maduro for trial on charges such as narco-terrorism and election manipulation.

Washington's actions on January 3 primarily focused on regions in the Venezuelan capital of Caracas, with attacks also occurring in the states of Miranda, Aragua, and La Guaira, as stated by the government.

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After the airstrikes, reports suggested that parts of Caracas experienced power outages and internet disruptions. Several local sources additionally reported disruptions in Miranda during the weekend.

U.S. President Donald Trump has announced that the U.S. will manage Venezuela's transition, although specifics are vague due to worries about a potential power void.

On Saturday, the president stated that Vice President Delcy Rodriguez was sworn in following Maduro's arrest, but warned of a second strike on Venezuela if the leadership failed to "behave."

In the meantime, the U.N. Security Council is set to convene on Jan. 6 to evaluate the legality of U.S. actions, as nations, including U.S. allies like Brazil and Spain, have denounced the military operations.

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Venezuela is not the first conflict area where Starlink has been implemented. In a comparable situation in Ukraine, the satellite service was implemented to substitute for internet and communication systems damaged by Russia’s invasion.

Initially, Starlink delivered internet services in Ukraine mainly at its own cost, but since June 2023, its operations have been financed through a contract with the U.S. Department of Defense.

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Starlink has not revealed the number of users in Venezuela nor the expenses associated with offering the service.