Why is Ukraine so reliant on Starlink and can Europe plug the gap?
Ukraine needs another satellite internet service, but a decent alternative to Elon Musk's network doesn't exist - yet.
BBC News reports: Ukraine needs another satellite internet service, but a decent alternative to Elon Musk's network doesn't exist - yet.
This world story centres on Ukraine. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Starlink, Europe and Elon Musk.
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- Starlink, Europe, Elon Musk
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