Ashwin Prasad
Researcher and educator who has studied satellite internet extensively and taught on technology and space policy, providing expert analysis on Starlink and satellite connectivity in developing and conflict-affected regions.
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Mar 10, 2026 • 32min
Why the Last Internet Shutdown Has Already Happened
Ashwin Prasad, a researcher and educator on satellite internet and space policy, discusses Starlink’s shift to direct-to-mobile and how it could turn smartphones into users of space-based connectivity. He covers rapid uptake in Africa and conflict zones, creative low-cost local access models, and why developing nations may drive demand for satellite broadband.
