Ukraine Teams Up With Nokia to Replace Starlink
Ukraine partners with Nokia and ICEYE to build a new satellite network after Starlink slows its service.
Soldiers in Ukraine need fast internet to stay safe. SpaceX slowed down Starlink speeds across the country. Now, Ukraine wants a reliable path to keep its forces connected.
The country signed a new deal with telecom giant Nokia and satellite maker ICEYE. ICEYE operates special radar satellites that see through thick clouds and darkness. Nokia builds ground systems that turn those satellite signals into usable data.
Leaders want a network that a single CEO cannot shut off. Elon Musk curbed Starlink access during military moves. This new partnership gives Ukraine full control over its battlefield communications.
This shift highlights a major trend in space technology. Private companies hold enormous power in modern conflicts. Watch for older telecom firms like Nokia to challenge new space giants for defense contracts.
Source: CNBC
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