Connectivity for Starlink systems used by the Ukrainian military have “been restored and remains operational,” a source in the Defense Ministry told the Kyiv Independent on Oct. 15.
SpaceX, the owner of Starlink, implemented speed restrictions on Oct. 14 without warning, limiting speed to 100 miles per hour (160 kilometers per hour). The unexpected restriction disrupted active military operations, including the use of mid-range strike and interceptor drones.
“As of now, (Starlink military package) Starshield service while on the move has been restored and remains operational. We have confirmed this through reports from our units,” the source said.
“The Defense Ministry is also continuing its engagement to clarify all the reasons and circumstances surrounding yesterday’s restrictions.”
I have a Starlink. I hate that it’s attached to musk.
I’ve received “you’re travelling too fast” warnings in the past year. It’s bolted to my roof.
Starlink is enshittifying the product so they can charge people for their “while in motion” subscription and they’re doing it badly. It is suspicious coincidence but it’s also possible “move fast and break things” just simply broke things.
ETA - recent reporting suggests strongly that it was intentional
Technically, when something is fixed on the surface of this planet, it moves very fast as the planet spins and also orbits around the sun, which additionally orbits Sagittarius A*, which is said to also be moving away from ground zero of the Big Bang.
But it’s a dick move to try and charge money for that ngl.