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BT to Hold Off Starlink Launch Until Ukraine ‘Noise’ Dies Down, CEO Tells FT
BT will wait to launch the Starlink tie-up as fallout from service disruptions in Ukraine raises questions about the satellite network’s reliability.
- On Tuesday, CEO Allison Kirkby announced that the firm has paused its partnership launch with Starlink, citing the need for the "noise" over recent disruptions in Ukraine to subside.
- Reports that restricted satellite service hampered drone missions in Ukraine against Russia prompted scrutiny, as Musk accused the military of violating terms without acknowledgment of responsibility from either side.
- Kirkby told The Financial Times the service is "ready to launch," adding, "offering the best products for our customers means working with the best partners."
- Plans to introduce the service remain, though the firm will now wait until the situation settles, as Kirkby confirmed the launch is slated for "in the coming months."
- Despite the reputational risks, the firm remains undeterred, aiming to offer a "giant leap" for connectivity while weighing concerns over the reliability of Musk as a business partner.
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BT claims higher ground over Starlink with launch delay
BT is holding back its planned Starlink broadband launch until controversy surrounding the satellite operator subsides, although CEO Allison Kirkby insists the service remains on track to go live within months as the operator considers how to cover the hardest-to-reach parts of the UK.
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