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Elon Musk and Starlink close billion-dollar deal with Italy to revolutionize telecommunications in Europe

Written by Bruno Teles
Published 07/01/2025 às 03:26
Elon Musk and Starlink close billion-dollar deal with Italy to revolutionize telecommunications in Europe
With the agreement, Italy will have faster and more secure internet thanks to Starlink satellites. This will modernize the country's communications and reduce dependence on traditional operators.

A revolution in European telecommunications led by Elon Musk? Well, that’s exactly what’s happening! Italy is in advanced negotiations with SpaceX to close a billion-dollar Starlink contract, valued at a staggering €1,5 billion (R$9,63 billion). This deal, in addition to promising to modernize Italy’s telecommunications infrastructure, could become the largest project of its kind in all of Europe.

What's at stake in the billion-dollar contract

The proposal includes the use of technology of Starlink satellites to strengthen Italy’s national security and modernize its government communications. With more than 7.000 satellites in orbit, Starlink is already a global leader in satellite internet, serving everything from residential connections to sensitive military applications.

For the Italian government, the partnership is a unique opportunity to position the country as a leader in telecommunications infrastructure. In addition to improving national coverage, the agreement with Starlink can also reduce dependence on traditional operators and create a safer and more efficient network for the country.

The partnership with Starlink promises to bring high-quality connectivity to remote areas that currently suffer from a lack of infrastructure. This change also strengthens national security by creating a network that is more resilient to attacks and disruptions.
The partnership with Starlink promises to bring high-quality connectivity to remote areas that currently suffer from a lack of infrastructure. This change also strengthens national security by creating a network that is more resilient to attacks and disruptions.

Companies like Telecom Italia are concerned about the impact of Starlink on their revenues. In an already saturated market, the entry of a global giant like SpaceX could be challenging for local operators, which have recently faced structural changes, such as the sale of their fiber optic network to the American company KKR.

Other solutions, such as building its own satellite constellation or joining the European IRIS² project, were discarded due to high costs. With budgets exceeding €10 billion (R$64,17 billion), the choice of Starlink proved to be the most economically and technologically viable.

Starlink has already left its mark in over 100 countries, with a notable expansion in 2024, reaching another 20 nations. With services that go beyond residential internet, it is also a pillar of security for critical infrastructure, as demonstrated by the agreement with Kyivstar in Ukraine to protect against Russian attacks.

The role of Elon Musk and SpaceX in the telecommunications market

Elon Musk is not only a visionary, he is also a business strategist. SpaceX’s market leadership is due not only to advanced technology, but also to Musk’s ability to leverage political and business partnerships, such as this potential deal with Italy.

If the negotiations are concluded, Italy could make a significant leap forward in its telecommunications infrastructure. The partnership with Starlink promises not only to modernize the system, but also to establish the country as a model for other European nations seeking efficient technological solutions.

The deal between Italy and SpaceX is not just about technology; it is about strategy, innovation and leadership. With Starlink, Italy can rewrite its future in telecommunications and inspire other countries to follow suit. So, what if we are about to witness the beginning of a new era in Europe?

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Jose Soller Lopes Jr.
Jose Soller Lopes Jr.
07/01/2025 11:48

And the anti-Christ and his Zionist/Nazi cronies spreading throughout the world

Carlos Carvalho Junior
Carlos Carvalho Junior(@itocarlito45gmail-com)
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In reply to  Jose Soller Lopes Jr.
08/01/2025 00:34

Don't get carried away, God also has good people! Do you know the story of his son? Search and find out who he is! Hugs

Ricardo Machado
Ricardo Machado
In reply to  Jose Soller Lopes Jr.
08/01/2025 20:31

Since you can't stop using Psychotropic Substances, you could at least buy ones that aren't SPOILED...
“COMPLAINT IN YOUR MOUTH!”, AND YOUR RIGHTS AS A CUSTOMER!
Because if you are not a DRUG ADDICT, your case is “STRANGECKIN”, because you put “Nazi/Zionist” IN THE SAME SENTENCE…

Bruno Teles

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