The End of Elon Musk in Brazil? Lula's Government Goes to China to Find Competitors for Starlink, One of the Billionaire's Main Companies

The End of Elon Musk in Brazil? Lula’s Government Goes to China to Find Competitors for Starlink, One of the Billionaire’s Main Companies

Written by Alisson Ficher

Published on 15/10/2024 at 17:33

O governo Lula busca concorrentes para a Starlink na China, enquanto a tensão com Elon Musk cresce. O futuro da internet via satélite está mudando.

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The Race For Satellite Internet In Brazil Is About To Enter A New Chapter, And The Main Star Of This Dispute May Be In Trouble.

On Monday, October 14, Minister Juscelino Filho embarked on a trip to China for strategic meetings with companies aiming to challenge the supremacy of Starlink in providing internet to remote areas, including the Amazon.

Among the destinations of the visit are SpaceSail, located in Shanghai, and GalaxySpace, based in Beijing.

Both companies are in the planning phase to enter the Brazilian market in the coming years, increasing competition in a sector that the government considers crucial for the country’s development.

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Healthy Competition

“It is important to have a [satellite internet] market with various companies,” said Juscelino Filho in an interview with Coluna do Estadão.

According to the minister, the entry of new players into the sector would not only increase competition but also provide better services and lower costs for consumers.

Starlink currently stands out as a leader in providing internet in isolated locations.

Last month, Juscelino Filho had already met with Daniel Mazini, president of Amazon Brazil, who also plans to operate in this sector.

Tense Relationship Between The Government And Musk

However, the relationship between Elon Musk and the government Lula has proven to be tense. President Lula, at a UN event, criticized the billionaire’s stance, asking:

“Suddenly you have a citizen who has become the richest in the world daring to challenge the constitutions of countries that do not agree with him. Where are we going to stop? Where will democracy sustain itself?”

This statement from Lula seems to reflect a growing discontent with the way Musk has conducted his business outside the United States, especially in relation to X (formerly Twitter), which was banned in Brazil for 38 days after failing to comply with court orders.

The platform only resumed operations after changing its approach to the Brazilian Judiciary.

The Future Of The Internet In Brazil

With the possibility of new competitors entering the market, the landscape of satellite internet in Brazil could undergo a significant transformation.

The Lula government appears determined to diversify the market, making it more competitive and accessible to the population.

In light of these developments, the question arises: could the presence of new companies in the satellite internet arena truly alter Starlink’s dominance and offer better options for Brazilians?

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