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Zelensky confirms Europe is building Starlink alternatives for Ukraine
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Fusion42 · 18 October 2026 · Fusion42 review
Ukrainian President Zelensky confirmed that European countries are actively developing alternatives to SpaceX's Starlink for Ukraine, primarily through the EU's IRIS2 satellite constellation which is moving toward deployment. This shift provides European satellite communications suppliers with a direct and high-profile customer base that could reduce reliance on Starlink.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Telecom & Connectivity, and 3 sources have reported it between 18 Oct 2026 and 25 Oct 2026.
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Europe is turning its satellite communications suppliers into frontline providers for Ukraine, cutting Starlink's hold on the market. If you build satcom tech, doors open fast for EU-aligned deployments.
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3 sources · first reported 18 Oct 2026 · latest 25 Oct 2026
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