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Starlink Usage Surges 40% in Colombia After Earthquake as Musk Prepares Optimus Robot Sales

Starlink usage jumped 40% in earthquake-hit Colombia during a free service trial while Elon Musk prepares robot sales.

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Starlink, the satellite internet company owned by Elon Musk, announced on August 10, 2026, that it would provide temporary free internet service to the five departments affected by the earthquake. [1] Tesla plans to begin selling its Optimus humanoid robot to the public towards the end of 2027. [2] Tesla has initiated the production process for its Optimus humanoid robot, which is intended to be sold as individual units starting in 2027. [3] Measurements in the affected areas showed that Starlink usage increased by approximately 40% shortly after the service became available. [4] The earthquake with a magnitude of 7.4 occurred on August 10, 2026, at 7:34 AM with its epicenter in San José del Palmar, Chocó. [5] The median download speed on Starlink increased by 11% while terrestrial mobile networks suffered severe interruptions during the crisis. [6] Elon Musk stated that the Optimus robot would cost approximately between $20,000 and $30,000. [7] The Optimus robot is designed to perform tasks that are dangerous, repetitive, or boring for humans, such as household chores and errands. [8] Elon Musk describes the Tesla Optimus robot as a 'humanoid friend' capable of performing simple and repetitive activities such as picking up packages, watering plants, and cleaning the kitchen. [9] Elon Musk stated that the Tesla Optimus is expected to be sold at a unit price between $20,000 and $30,000. [10] The Tesla Optimus robot utilizes the same technology found in Tesla's autonomous vehicles, refined with legs, arms, and joints. [11] Tesla aims to leverage its experience in artificial intelligence and autonomy from autonomous vehicles to power the robot's vision and planning systems. [12]
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  1. Starlink, the satellite internet company owned by Elon Musk, announced on August 10, 2026, that it would provide temporary free internet service to the five departments affected by the earthquake. · Las2orillas.co: Historias, voces y noticias de Colombia
  2. Tesla plans to begin selling its Optimus humanoid robot to the public towards the end of 2027. · El Informador
  3. Tesla has initiated the production process for its Optimus humanoid robot, which is intended to be sold as individual units starting in 2027. · El Universal
  4. Measurements in the affected areas showed that Starlink usage increased by approximately 40% shortly after the service became available. · Las2orillas.co: Historias, voces y noticias de Colombia
  5. The earthquake with a magnitude of 7.4 occurred on August 10, 2026, at 7:34 AM with its epicenter in San José del Palmar, Chocó. · Las2orillas.co: Historias, voces y noticias de Colombia
  6. The median download speed on Starlink increased by 11% while terrestrial mobile networks suffered severe interruptions during the crisis. · Las2orillas.co: Historias, voces y noticias de Colombia
  7. Elon Musk stated that the Optimus robot would cost approximately between $20,000 and $30,000. · El Informador
  8. The Optimus robot is designed to perform tasks that are dangerous, repetitive, or boring for humans, such as household chores and errands. · El Informador
  9. Elon Musk describes the Tesla Optimus robot as a 'humanoid friend' capable of performing simple and repetitive activities such as picking up packages, watering plants, and cleaning the kitchen. · El Universal
  10. Elon Musk stated that the Tesla Optimus is expected to be sold at a unit price between $20,000 and $30,000. · El Universal
  11. The Tesla Optimus robot utilizes the same technology found in Tesla's autonomous vehicles, refined with legs, arms, and joints. · El Universal
  12. Tesla aims to leverage its experience in artificial intelligence and autonomy from autonomous vehicles to power the robot's vision and planning systems. · El Informador
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