Satellite Internet in Yemen and Iran

May 3, 2026, 14:18
AsiaTechnology

Introduction

Starlink is a satellite internet service. People in Yemen and Iran use it to get online when their governments block the internet.

Main Body

In Yemen, the government allows Starlink. Teachers and workers use it to find jobs and earn money. However, the Houthi group hates this service. They say it is for US spies. Many people in Yemen are too poor to buy the equipment. In Iran, the government bans Starlink. People buy the equipment in secret. The military wants to stop the internet to keep control. But the business leaders are unhappy. They say the internet block costs the country 80 million dollars every day.

Conclusion

Satellite internet helps people work and talk when their governments try to stop them.

Learning

πŸ’‘ The "Opposites" Pattern

In this text, we see two different situations. To reach A2, you need to show contrast. Look at these two words:

  • Allow (Yes/OK) β†’ The government allows Starlink.
  • Ban (No/Stop) β†’ The government bans Starlink.

πŸ› οΈ How to build sentences

Use this simple map to describe a rule:

Person/Group + Action + Thing

  1. The government + bans + internet.
  2. Teachers + use + Starlink.

⚠️ Quick Note: "Too"

When something is a problem, use too + adjective:

  • Too poor (Not enough money)
  • Too expensive (Costs too much money)

Example: People are too poor to buy it.

Vocabulary Learning

satellite (n.)
an object that orbits the Earth and sends signals
Example:The satellite sends signals to the ground stations.
internet (n.)
a global network of computers that lets people share information
Example:She uses the internet to read news.
service (n.)
something that is provided to help or support people
Example:The internet service is fast.
teacher (n.)
a person who teaches students
Example:The teacher explains the lesson.
worker (n.)
a person who does a job or work
Example:The worker builds houses.
job (n.)
a paid position or work that a person does
Example:He found a new job at the bank.
money (n.)
a medium used to buy goods or services
Example:She saved money for a trip.
poor (adj.)
lacking enough money or resources
Example:Many people in the village are poor.
equipment (n.)
tools or devices needed to do a task
Example:The school bought new equipment.
secret (adj.)
kept hidden or not known by others
Example:They kept the plan secret.
military (n.)
the armed forces of a country
Example:The military protects the country.
business (n.)
an organization that sells goods or services
Example:The business grew quickly.
leader (n.)
a person who leads or guides others
Example:The leader gave a speech.
control (v.)
to manage or direct something
Example:The government wants to control the internet.
cost (v.)
to require payment or expense
Example:The new software will cost $50.