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Ukraine Built a $0-Satellite Answer to Reduce Dependence on Starlink

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8 November 2026

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Telecom & Connectivity

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Ukraine

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Fusion42 · 8 November 2026 · Fusion42 review

A Ukrainian company developed the Grim LTE modem with 1.5-watt transmission power to reduce the country's dependence on Starlink satellite communications, addressing a battlefield vulnerability with straightforward tech.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Telecom & Connectivity.

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You can now consider non-satellite LTE solutions like Militech’s Grim modem to serve conflict zones where satellite links are vulnerable. This opens new routes for telecom infrastructure that avoid reliance on foreign satellite providers.

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