SpaceX’s satellite internet unit, Starlink, said on Thursday that it will provide free internet through July 25 to customers in parts of Venezuela hit by two powerful earthquakes, as damaged power and telecommunications networks have left many people struggling to stay connected. Starlink said on X that it is also working to "rapidly deploy Starlink terminals and restore connectivity to the hardest-hit areas.” Existing active customers in affected areas will automatically receive credits, and customers who previously canceled service will also receive credits to reactivate connections. New customers in impacted areas who buy a satellite kit can contact customer support after activation to receive free service through July 25, and customers whose Starlink equipment was damaged can request a free replacement kit. Internet connectivity dropped sharply across Venezuela on Wednesday after magnitude 7.2 and 7.5 earthquakes disrupted parts of the country’s communications infrastructure, according to internet monitoring group NetBlocks. Acting President Delcy Rodriguez earlier declared a state of emergency after officials reported extensive damage to infrastructure.