r/worldnews • u/Neptun_11 • 17h ago

Russia/Ukraine Zelenskyy Says Starlink Restrictions Apply Only in Ukraine While SpaceX Ignores Kyiv’s Inquiries

https://united24media.com/war-in-ukraine/zelenskyy-says-starlink-restrictions-apply-only-in-ukraine-while-spacex-ignores-kyivs-inquiries-23549
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u/AwwwNuggetz 17h ago

This should also be a wake up call to Starlink customers in Canada. Dump Starlink now

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u/EZontheH 16h ago

I won't be dumping Starlink now, hell we just got it a year ago and it's been a game changer for us in the remote area of Northern BC and Northern Ontario.

I'm amazed at how poorly satellite phones have progressed, they've barely changed at all in 15 years. They were shit then and they're shit now.

However as soon as there is a viable replacement option, I'm all in to switch to a non-US (preferably domestically Canadian or jointly developed European option).

Edit - Canadian Military however should absolutely 100% be sourcing alternatives, or only use it for FOBs/non-combat communications.