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Streamer that tried to live stream from Antarctica had his equipment confiscated
Posted on 2/7/26 at 4:26 pm
Posted on 2/7/26 at 4:26 pm
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As Kick streamer WVagabond gets in trouble after attempting what may be the first livestream from Antarctica.
#Antarctica
As a Kick streamer known as WVagabond, he is going viral after attempting what may be the first livestream from Antarctica but things quickly took a turn when security immediately swarmed him with serious concern, confiscated his Starlink device, and shut off his internet access for the remainder of his trip, citing it as a national security threat. Officials reportedly told him that unauthorized satellite internet use in the region is strictly regulated due to sensitive research operations and safety protocols in place at Antarctic ships
And its facilities.
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- Kick streamer WVagabond made headlines by attempting the first tourist livestream from Antarctica on a cruise ship, but staff quickly intervened, confiscating his Starlink device and cutting internet access to enforce strict satellite usage bans.
- The incident stems from Antarctic Treaty protocols and ship safety rules prohibiting unauthorized satellite internet to prevent interference with navigation, research communications, and cyber risks, not espionage as some speculate.
- The viral clip, showing the streamer's excitement turning to confusion amid polite but firm enforcement, has fueled online conspiracies about hidden secrets while highlighting tensions between content creation and regulated polar expeditions.
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Posted on 2/7/26 at 4:31 pm to hawgfaninc
They are protecting the alien stuff. The artifacts are detectable and randomly emit high frequency blasts of microwaves you can feel, and record.
Posted on 2/7/26 at 4:34 pm to hawgfaninc
I had no idea that any type of Internet access / streaming would be illegal on the entire continent of Antarctica. I could understand near it inside military facilities, etc. But just on the coast somewhere, where tourists are already allowed? Very weird.
Posted on 2/7/26 at 4:43 pm to Smeg
That’s the doubly weird part. There are no bases in Antarctica. It’s banned.
Being afraid of a widespread tech like starlink is also odd.
Being afraid of a widespread tech like starlink is also odd.
Posted on 2/7/26 at 4:49 pm to Volvagia
Probably no Boost Mobile service down there that’s why they confiscated Starlink.
Posted on 2/7/26 at 4:50 pm to Volvagia
quote:unless we are talking about the Nazis
There are no bases in Antarctica.
Posted on 2/7/26 at 4:52 pm to Volvagia
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That’s the doubly weird part. There are no bases in Antarctica. It’s banned.
We have bases there. It's only banned from others.
Posted on 2/7/26 at 4:53 pm to hawgfaninc
Grok says when I asked "Is live streaming prohibited in Antarctica?"
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Key Findings:
- Research Stations (USAP): Streaming services (Netflix, Spotify, etc.) are explicitly blocked/prohibited at Palmer, McMurdo, and South Pole stations.
- Connectivity Issues: Internet is often only up for 5 hours a day, with speeds as low as 1 Mbps, making live video streaming impossible.
- Video Calls: Skype or FaceTime is generally blocked, though sometimes allowed via public kiosks or specialized outreach, say USAP.gov.
- Tourism: Cruise ships may offer paid internet access, but it is typically slow and, according to Intrepid Travel, not suitable for streaming, say Intrepid Travel.
- AIS Data: If referring to AIS (Automatic Identification System) for ship tracking, coverage is limited to roughly 200km off coastlines, according to aisstream.io.
In summary, for research personnel, data usage is tightly controlled to ensure operational, email, and scientific work, while tourists face high costs and limited, slow connectivity.
Posted on 2/7/26 at 5:00 pm to LSURussian
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while tourists face high costs and limited, slow connectivity.
So tourists are allowed to livestream but he still got in trouble?
Posted on 2/7/26 at 5:00 pm to hawgfaninc
Looks like things went south for him
Posted on 2/7/26 at 5:12 pm to olemc999
He was on a cruise and had it confiscated because they were prohibited on the cruise.
Posted on 2/7/26 at 5:20 pm to hawgfaninc
quote:The anti-flat earthers did this already. They livestreamed over 24 hours of sunlight, which flat earthers said was not possible.
after attempting what may be the first livestream from Antarctica.
Game set match. This guy is full of shite for that alone.
Flat Earther YouTuber Doesn’t Have An “Answer” To Explain Theory After Experiencing 24-Hour Sun In Antarctica
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Posted on 2/7/26 at 5:22 pm to olemc999
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So tourists are allowed to livestream but he still got in trouble?
Dude, it's right above you.
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Tourism: Cruise ships may offer paid internet access, but it is typically slow and, according to Intrepid Travel, not suitable for streaming, say Intrepid Travel.
From googling "starlink coverage antartica":
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Limitations: South Pole station currently lacks 24-hour service, and in some areas, usage is restricted to avoid interference with scientific equipment.
From an r/antarctica thread:
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Please don't bring anything that emits radio signals, especially Starlink. They interfere with the telescopes at Pole. There is wifi and iridium phones in the main station and at the tourist camp, but the levels are closely monitored (including coordinating with the tourist camp) to make sure they are controlled to a level that doesn't impact the science. Starlink is forbidden at Pole, including at the tourist camp. There is a special exception this summer for IceCube to use it for some very limited situations during higher-risk drilling, but that is being carefully logged and coordinated with the other telescopes, and is very much a special one-off arrangement because of the complexity of their drilling operation.
We monitor continuously for unauthorized starlink and other stray and unauthorized radio signals because it has such a huge impact on the telescopes. Don't bring it.
As for bandwidth and the possibility of sending videos or doing a livestream, I don't know what the tourist camp's bandwidth is (and it sounds like you're arriving with a tourist outfit, not with the NSF, so you've be in the tourist camp, and not have access to NSF resources). Hopefully someone with experience in the south pole tourist camp can chime in about the bandwidth there.
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Posted on 2/7/26 at 5:29 pm to hawgfaninc
Did the captain say he couldn't have a single piece of paper as well? Did I hear that wrong?
Posted on 2/7/26 at 6:56 pm to Volvagia
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There are no bases in Antarctica.
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It’s banned.
Posted on 2/7/26 at 7:22 pm to fr33manator
What military base is there?
Posted on 2/7/26 at 7:24 pm to Volvagia
Ice Station Zebra, duh
Posted on 2/7/26 at 7:24 pm to saintsfan1977
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We have bases there. It's only banned from others.
We have a couple of research stations. So do other countries.
We don’t have a military presence.
Posted on 2/7/26 at 7:39 pm to Uncommon Idea
So Starlink works flawlessly around the world. However, in the most curious place on earth, it interferes with telephones and such. I call bs on that part.
Posted on 2/7/26 at 7:42 pm to hawgfaninc
I'm glad I don't know what kick is
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