Starlink's Firmware Deadline: Update Inactive Dishes by Nov 17 or Face Permanent Bricking
SpaceX has issued a critical alert for Starlink users: Satellite dishes running outdated firmware must be activated and updated by November 17, 2025, or they will become permanently inoperable. This affects hardware unused since early 2024, emphasizing the risks of neglected IoT devices in an era of evolving connectivity.