BT to hold off Starlink launch until Ukraine 'noise' dies down, CEO tells FT Reuters
BT to hold off Starlink launch until Ukraine 'noise' dies down, CEO tells FT - Reuters
In short
The British telecommunications provider has chosen to suspend the planned deployment of its satellite connectivity service. Leadership directly attributed the delay to public discourse surrounding events in Ukraine. According to statements given by the chief executive to the Financial Times, the launch will remain on hold until that controversy subsides.
Key points
- The telecommunications company will keep the satellite internet deployment on hold until…: The telecommunications company will keep the satellite internet deployment on hold until international attention diminishes.
- Leadership determined that moving forward required public focus regarding Ukraine to quie…: Leadership determined that moving forward required public focus regarding Ukraine to quiet down first.
- The commercial rollout of the satellite service faces an indefinite pause pending a shift…: The commercial rollout of the satellite service faces an indefinite pause pending a shift in public discourse.