Starshield limits fuel demand for Starlink alternatives
Reports that Elon Musk personally ordered speed limits on Starshield in Ukraine have accelerated demand for satellite internet alternatives. Amazon Leo (390 satellites), Eutelsat (600+) and the EU's IRIS² still lag far behind SpaceX's 11,000+ Starlink satellites. US lawmakers are calling for an investigation.
- Starshield capped connectivity for drones above 100 mph, costing one unit over $1 million
- SpaceX has over 11,000 Starlink satellites live in 174 countries
- Amazon Leo has 390 satellites, Eutelsat over 600; IRIS² launches not before 2029
- Bipartisan US lawmakers called for an investigation into Musk's actions
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