Musk, Starlink and Italy

Elon Musk Sparks Outrage in Italy Over Potential $1.6 Billion Starlink Deal Amid Cozy Rapport With Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni
Elon Musk is sparking outrage over a possible $1.6 billion Starlink deal in Italy after forging a cozy rapport with Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni.
Elon Musk’s $1.6 billion Starlink deal with Italy triggers outrage as critics slam his cozy relationship with PM Giorgia Meloni
Elon Musk’s Starlink is in talks for a $1.6 billion deal with Italy’s government, sparking controversy. Opposition leaders raise national security concerns and demand Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni change course.
Italy’s Starlink debate is heating up — with Elon Musk at its centre
Italian politicians are split on choosing Starlink or Eutelsat for satellite communications. Elon Musk is at the core of the divide.
Italy Is Getting Cold Feet Over Deal to Use Musk’s Starlink
The Italian government is having growing doubts about closing a €1.5 billion ($1.6 billion) deal with Elon Musk’s Starlink in light of the US pullback from commitments to European security, people familiar with the matter said.
Elon Musk's Ukraine spat rekindles opposition to Italy's Starlink deal
Italian opposition parties on Monday stepped up criticism of a proposed deal between Rome and satellite internet provider Starlink after its founder Elon Musk suggested he could cut Ukraine's access to the network.
Elon Musk seeks Italian presidential meeting to salvage Starlink deal
Domestic political opposition to $1.5bn deal for secure communications has mounted amid transatlantic diplomatic tensions
Elon Musk Seeks Meeting With Italy’s President As Geopolitical Tensions Rise
Elon Musk has requested a meeting with Italian President Sergio Mattarella as uncertainty grows over a potential $1.5 billion deal between Italy and Starlink for secure military communications.
Italy is testing Starlink antennas in some embassies, minister says
Italy has installed Starlink antennas in four embassies around the world to test their functionality, but has not signed a ...
The Local - Italy2h
Today in Italy: A roundup of the latest news on Friday
Red' weather warning issued for parts of Emilia-Romagna as torrential rain sweeps in, Italy to test Starlink antennas in four ...
Devdiscourse21h
Italy's Starlink Experiment: Embassies Become Testing Grounds for Encrypted Communications
Italy has installed Starlink antennas in four embassies to test encrypted communication capabilities. The government aims to ...
Exclusive: Starlink has asked Italy for access to more spectrum, sources say
Elon Musk's space-based internet operator Starlink is trying to acquire more spectrum in Italy, two sources told Reuters, as ...
The Economist19h
Could Europe replace Starlink if America pulls the plug?
A €1.5bn ($1.6bn) deal for Starlink to provide Italy’s soldiers and diplomats with secure communications is looking shaky. Mr ...
Ontario cancels Starlink deal over US tariffs — Italy may follow due to US pullback from Europe
Ontario, Canada, is canceling its contract with Starlink due to the tariffs the U.S. placed on Canadian goods, while Italy is ...
Italy's co-ruling League takes aim at Eutelsat, says Starlink better
Italy's co-ruling League party is pushing Rome to pick U.S. company Starlink over French-led operator Eutelsat in talks to ...