Musk Ordered Starlink Internet Slowdown in Ukraine: Report
Topics: Russia & UkraineElon Musk & Starlink
2 outlets (NBC News and CBS News) are covering this story.
- NBC News reports: “Elon Musk personally ordered a Starlink slowdown during Russia's sweeping attacks on Ukraine, according to a Wall Street Journal report citing U.S. officials and people familiar with the matter. Se…”
- CBS News reports: “A decision by Elon Musk led to restrictions on Ukraine's use of SpaceX's satellite communications network, people familiar with the matter told CBS News.”
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- NBC News: Musk Ordered Starlink Internet Slowdown in Ukraine: Report
- CBS News: Musk chose to restrict Ukraine's access to SpaceX network, sources say
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