I don’t have starlink nor used it, but if it’s anything like other commercial sat internet providers, you register your modem’s MAC address or other identifier with the satellite operator and that basically enables you for transmission. It could be that these modems were already authorized for transmission before resale to Russia. You can buy starlink modems in big box stores now so I’m sure the transmission process is automated as well.

The MacBook laptops have an SD card reader, not the iPhone.

Usb-c man as arrived.

Finally adjusted to my timezone after being on a business trip for five weeks. I never get jetlag when going to places but it always seems to hit me when I come home.