Ukraine Could Never Afford to Bet on Starlink

The the latest row over SpaceX’s Starlink and its role in helping Ukraine protect itself from a rapacious Russian invasion would seem to increase only additional urgent, particularly as the Russian federal government has stepped up assaults on Ukraine’s civilian infrastructure, targeting electric power, drinking water, and communications. Starlink, an net services run by a extensive “satellite constellation,” is an vital backstop against that destruction. At the outset of the Russian invasion, SpaceX sent hundreds of its terminals to Ukraine to aid communication among the Armed Forces of Ukraine and help civilians connect with the outdoors world, even though it would be a extend to claim the terminals have been donated, as The Washington Submit rapidly uncovered.

Since then, Starlink has also grow to be an critical tool for the Ukrainian navy to coordinate across thousands of kilometers of combat theater. Michael Kofman, a defense analyst at CNA Company

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Can’t afford broadband at home? There’s a $50 monthly benefit you should know about

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Remote learning, telehealth, online socializing and more pandemic-era norms have pushed our internet usage to the max.


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In the age of COVID-19, a reliable home internet connection is borderline essential, but broadband isn’t always easy for Americans to afford. If struggles like those sound familiar — or if you lost your job or income during the past year — there’s a government subsidy program live now called the Emergency Broadband Benefit that might help. Those who qualify can sign up now to receive $50 off their monthly internet bill, among other benefits.

Hundreds of broadband providers have committed to participate in the Federal Communications Commission’s program, including AT&T, CenturyLink, Charter Spectrum, Comcast Xfinity, T-Mobile, Verizon and others, so there’s a good chance it’s available in your area. You’ll also find eligible prepaid plans from AT&T and Cricket Wireless, as well

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