The Iran Question…
Elon Musk announced on X that Starlink weapon systems are shut down when identified, and the next day SpaceX limited the maximum in‑motion speed for its Roam and Priority plans to 100 mph. The company simultaneously launched higher‑priced Aviation 300 and Aviation 450 plans that support speeds up to 300 mph and 450 mph, but require a passport scan and aircraft registration. Analysts link the abrupt change to concerns that Iranian drones, which recently struck U.S. personnel, may have been using Starlink connectivity. The move signals tighter security controls on the satellite‑internet service.
Starlink’s German Alignment
At Mobile World Congress, Starlink announced a partnership with Deutsche Telekom to deliver satellite broadband to more than 140 million subscribers across ten European markets, using Starlink’s Mobile Satellite Service (MSS) spectrum. The deal effectively treats the pending renewal of EchoStar’s...
