
BREAKING: SpaceX warns Europeans could lose access to Starlink because of a new EU proposal that favors local companies over better technology. • The EU wants to reserve part of the 2 GHz direct-to-device satellite spectrum for European operators, limiting access for companies like Starlink. • SpaceX warned the proposal could leave Europeans without advanced satellite-to-phone services and create interference risks for emergency communications. • Starlink has been a communications lifeline for Ukraine since Russia’s invasion and remains critical for civilian, emergency, and military connectivity. • More than 50,000 Starlink terminals are operating across Ukraine today. • Ukraine became the first country in Europe to deploy Starlink direct-to-cell services, allowing ordinary smartphones to connect directly to satellites. • SpaceX says the EU proposal prioritizes where a company is incorporated instead of technical performance, economics, and consumer benefit. • Reports indicate some EU officials specifically wanted to curb Starlink’s expansion in Europe. • FCC Chairman Brendan Carr warned the U.S. could take reciprocal action if Europe discriminates against providers like Starlink. Starlink is the best technology available today. The public interest is best served when the best technology is allowed to compete.




















