Starlink’s 100mph/160kph speed limit on terminals won’t stop Ukrainian strikes inside Russia. Starlink doesn’t work there anyway.
What it DOES restrict is Starlink’s functionality inside Ukraine, hampering Ukrainians’ ability to defend their own country.
Funny that. almost like it was deliberate.
What it DOES restrict is Starlink’s functionality inside Ukraine, hampering Ukrainians’ ability to defend their own country.
Funny that. almost like it was deliberate.
October 14, 2026 at 3:41 PM
Starlink’s 100mph/160kph speed limit on terminals won’t stop Ukrainian strikes inside Russia. Starlink doesn’t work there anyway.
What it DOES restrict is Starlink’s functionality inside Ukraine, hampering Ukrainians’ ability to defend their own country.
Funny that. almost like it was deliberate.
What it DOES restrict is Starlink’s functionality inside Ukraine, hampering Ukrainians’ ability to defend their own country.
Funny that. almost like it was deliberate.
I've struggled for years in how to effectively do my job covering Starlink's impact on the inflight connectivity world against the backdrop of Musk's behavior. That keeps getting harder.
Nobody at SpaceX with an ounce of self-awareness can be surprised to see the EU prioritizing tech sovereignty when Elon Musk can't resist treating Starlink as an instrument of his personal foreign policy.
TBH, it's good to have a strong competitor to Starlink. Let's see if these European companies can band together to pull it off.
@politico.eu
@politico.eu
October 14, 2026 at 2:31 PM
I've struggled for years in how to effectively do my job covering Starlink's impact on the inflight connectivity world against the backdrop of Musk's behavior. That keeps getting harder.
Maybe the EU should consider whether to suspend Starlink's operating license within the EU - and maybe also X while they are it?
October 14, 2026 at 8:07 AM
Maybe the EU should consider whether to suspend Starlink's operating license within the EU - and maybe also X while they are it?
Musk is writing the story of Starlink's early demise. It is now a completely untrustworthy product - for anyone.
October 14, 2026 at 11:25 AM
Musk is writing the story of Starlink's early demise. It is now a completely untrustworthy product - for anyone.
Fedorov says Starlink’s in-motion speed limit has been restored to 160 km/h, and he is working to remove the restriction entirely. It was “restored” because the limit had dropped to 70-80 km/h during the day.
October 14, 2026 at 6:05 PM
Fedorov says Starlink’s in-motion speed limit has been restored to 160 km/h, and he is working to remove the restriction entirely. It was “restored” because the limit had dropped to 70-80 km/h during the day.
Starlink's overnight operation to cut Ukraine's drone capabilities wasn't aimed at halting Ukrainian strikes on Russian territory - that option has never existed for Ukrainian Forces - it affected Ukraine's drone operations against Russia inside Ukraine.
October 14, 2026 at 9:56 AM
Starlink's overnight operation to cut Ukraine's drone capabilities wasn't aimed at halting Ukrainian strikes on Russian territory - that option has never existed for Ukrainian Forces - it affected Ukraine's drone operations against Russia inside Ukraine.
We want to hear Starlink's explanation for this. Let's get it out in the open.
October 14, 2026 at 9:08 AM
We want to hear Starlink's explanation for this. Let's get it out in the open.
❗️Ukraine needs Starlink’s speed limit raised to at least 450 km/h, or removed entirely, sources told Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty journalist Alex Raufoglu. They say the current 160 km/h limit is insufficient for countering jet-powered Shahed drones. #Ukraine
October 14, 2026 at 9:15 PM
❗️Ukraine needs Starlink’s speed limit raised to at least 450 km/h, or removed entirely, sources told Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty journalist Alex Raufoglu. They say the current 160 km/h limit is insufficient for countering jet-powered Shahed drones. #Ukraine
Restrictions on Starlink's operation in Ukraine do not depend on me," - Musk.
"These systems belong to the U.S. government, so restrictions can be imposed by the military or President Trump."
"These systems belong to the U.S. government, so restrictions can be imposed by the military or President Trump."
October 14, 2026 at 7:36 PM
Restrictions on Starlink's operation in Ukraine do not depend on me," - Musk.
"These systems belong to the U.S. government, so restrictions can be imposed by the military or President Trump."
"These systems belong to the U.S. government, so restrictions can be imposed by the military or President Trump."
Now might be a good time to re-read my article about Starlink and its alternatives
fronts.co/article/gove...
fronts.co/article/gove...
Starlink Alternatives: Can OneWeb and Others Compete?
Governments want a Starlink alternative. We look at OneWeb, satellite counts in orbit, and whether any rival can match Starlink's dish and network.
fronts.co
October 14, 2026 at 8:21 AM
Now might be a good time to re-read my article about Starlink and its alternatives
fronts.co/article/gove...
fronts.co/article/gove...
Since returning from negotiations in Miami, Ukrainians say they've been caught out by:
- a Trump-announced energy truce Russia hasn't followed
- lack of intel on ballistic attacks
- limitations on Starlink's military terminals
Is the US trying to sideline Ukraine in its own war?
- a Trump-announced energy truce Russia hasn't followed
- lack of intel on ballistic attacks
- limitations on Starlink's military terminals
Is the US trying to sideline Ukraine in its own war?
October 14, 2026 at 3:32 PM
Since returning from negotiations in Miami, Ukrainians say they've been caught out by:
- a Trump-announced energy truce Russia hasn't followed
- lack of intel on ballistic attacks
- limitations on Starlink's military terminals
Is the US trying to sideline Ukraine in its own war?
- a Trump-announced energy truce Russia hasn't followed
- lack of intel on ballistic attacks
- limitations on Starlink's military terminals
Is the US trying to sideline Ukraine in its own war?
🇺🇸🇺🇦 Members of the US Congressional delegation in Kyiv have called for expanding Starlink's capabilities for Ukraine.
In their opinion, this will strengthen Kyiv's position on the battlefield and help force Russia to negotiate.
In their opinion, this will strengthen Kyiv's position on the battlefield and help force Russia to negotiate.
October 10, 2026 at 12:31 PM
🇺🇸🇺🇦 Members of the US Congressional delegation in Kyiv have called for expanding Starlink's capabilities for Ukraine.
In their opinion, this will strengthen Kyiv's position on the battlefield and help force Russia to negotiate.
In their opinion, this will strengthen Kyiv's position on the battlefield and help force Russia to negotiate.
Unfortunately, Starlink's service in extremely useful in areas without alternative service infrastructure.
I'd like to eventually see it nationalized as an essential service, and due to it's inherent monopoly on it's type of service.
I'd like to eventually see it nationalized as an essential service, and due to it's inherent monopoly on it's type of service.
October 14, 2026 at 2:45 PM
Unfortunately, Starlink's service in extremely useful in areas without alternative service infrastructure.
I'd like to eventually see it nationalized as an essential service, and due to it's inherent monopoly on it's type of service.
I'd like to eventually see it nationalized as an essential service, and due to it's inherent monopoly on it's type of service.
In an interview with Piers Morgan, Zelensky said of Ukraine's relations with the US: "It is a pity that we are losing a strong partner."
Zelensky also called the restrictions on Starlink's operation for Ukraine "a big mistake." He stated that this decision would lead to human losses.
Zelensky also called the restrictions on Starlink's operation for Ukraine "a big mistake." He stated that this decision would lead to human losses.
October 14, 2026 at 8:50 PM
In an interview with Piers Morgan, Zelensky said of Ukraine's relations with the US: "It is a pity that we are losing a strong partner."
Zelensky also called the restrictions on Starlink's operation for Ukraine "a big mistake." He stated that this decision would lead to human losses.
Zelensky also called the restrictions on Starlink's operation for Ukraine "a big mistake." He stated that this decision would lead to human losses.
Musk has also curtailed Starlink's capabilities, affecting Ukrainian military missions.
He poses the greatest danger to the free world. Insidiously, he is making himself indispensable in many fields: space, AI, media, transportation...
He poses the greatest danger to the free world. Insidiously, he is making himself indispensable in many fields: space, AI, media, transportation...
October 14, 2026 at 5:55 AM
Musk has also curtailed Starlink's capabilities, affecting Ukrainian military missions.
He poses the greatest danger to the free world. Insidiously, he is making himself indispensable in many fields: space, AI, media, transportation...
He poses the greatest danger to the free world. Insidiously, he is making himself indispensable in many fields: space, AI, media, transportation...
Ukrainian officers warn that Starlink’s sudden speed limits have grounded much of their drone fleet and weakened air defences, as massive Russian strikes leave millions facing blackouts.
Musk joins Trump and Putin’s new axis of evil, as Starlink grounds Ukraine’s medium-range drones (Ukraine Battlefield update, Day 1,693)
Ukrainian officers warn that Starlink’s sudden speed limits have grounded much of their drone fleet and weakened air defences, as massive Russian strikes leave millions facing blackouts.
euobserver.com
October 14, 2026 at 1:26 PM
Ukrainian officers warn that Starlink’s sudden speed limits have grounded much of their drone fleet and weakened air defences, as massive Russian strikes leave millions facing blackouts.
Yes, that’s why Starlink’s business partners should call Elon and tell him to quit f’ing around.
October 14, 2026 at 11:49 AM
Yes, that’s why Starlink’s business partners should call Elon and tell him to quit f’ing around.
Just one example 👇
www.heise.de/en/news/Sate...
www.heise.de/en/news/Sate...
Satellite network: EU telecom giants forge alliance against Elon Musk’s Starlink
With help from Paris and Brussels, European mobile operators like Deutsche Telekom aim to curb Starlink’s advance in satellite direct connections.
www.heise.de
October 14, 2026 at 12:35 PM
Just one example 👇
www.heise.de/en/news/Sate...
www.heise.de/en/news/Sate...
Elon Musk has just killed Starlink’s prospects. Every country should now look for alternatives.
October 14, 2026 at 2:06 PM
Elon Musk has just killed Starlink’s prospects. Every country should now look for alternatives.
Starlink's fine. The problem is Musk. If SpaceX had a real board then none of this would be happening.
October 14, 2026 at 12:52 PM
Starlink's fine. The problem is Musk. If SpaceX had a real board then none of this would be happening.
Zelenskyy on Starlink's speed limits: This will result in significant losses #Ukraine
Zelenskyy on Starlink's speed limits: This will result in significant losses
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that SpaceX's decision to limit the operating speed of its Starlink terminals will result in many casualties.
en.interfax.com.ua
October 14, 2026 at 5:37 PM
Zelenskyy on Starlink's speed limits: This will result in significant losses #Ukraine
This is going to negatively affect starlink's bottom line and future contracts. People will diversify.
October 14, 2026 at 8:55 AM
This is going to negatively affect starlink's bottom line and future contracts. People will diversify.
I think they know the risk, but what can they do? Who is Starlink's big competitor?
October 14, 2026 at 2:20 PM
I think they know the risk, but what can they do? Who is Starlink's big competitor?
Musk has claimed unnamed entities are blocking Starlink’s launch to maintain their monopoly.
India defends satellite internet approval process after Elon Musk jab
Musk has claimed unnamed entities are blocking Starlink's launch to maintain their monopoly.
www.aljazeera.com
October 8, 2026 at 9:00 AM
Musk has claimed unnamed entities are blocking Starlink’s launch to maintain their monopoly.
Starlink’s strategic and tactical advantages should never be under the control of a single emotionally-immature and vengeful radicalized partisan lunatic like Elon Musk. In fact, Starlink should nationalized and placed under our nation’s military control.
October 14, 2026 at 5:15 PM
Starlink’s strategic and tactical advantages should never be under the control of a single emotionally-immature and vengeful radicalized partisan lunatic like Elon Musk. In fact, Starlink should nationalized and placed under our nation’s military control.