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SpaceX restricts Starlink terminals in Ukraine to 100mph speeds
Original: SpaceX activated 100mph speed-limit restriction on Starlink terminals in Ukraine
SpaceX has activated a speed-limit restriction capping Starlink terminals in Ukraine at 100mph, meaning internet service on moving vehicles would be cut off above that speed. The move affects mobile use of the satellite service in a country where connectivity on the move matters for military and civilian users. Observers are questioning the timing and motivation of the restriction, including whether it relates to misuse or policy disputes over Starlink's role in the war.
Why now: Starlink is critical infrastructure in Ukraine's war effort, so any new restriction by SpaceX raises immediate concerns about battlefield connectivity and the company's influence over the conflict.
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