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mercredi 30 novembre 2022

Starlink prices in Ukraine nearly double as mobile networks falter

Starlink prices in Ukraine nearly double as mobile networks falter
mercredi 30 novembre 2022
Local residents access the Internet from the Starlink network, set up by the Ukrainian army on November 13, 2022, in Kherson, Ukraine, after the city was liberated from Russian occupation.

Enlarge / Local residents access the Internet from the Starlink network, set up by the Ukrainian army on November 13, 2022, in Kherson, Ukraine, after the city was liberated from Russian occupation. (credit: Global Images Ukraine via Getty Images)

The list prices of Starlink communications devices have nearly doubled in Ukraine, as mobile networks have started failing under Russia’s assault on the country’s electricity grid and increased demand for the SpaceX-manufactured satellite communication device.

Starlink terminals, which are made by Elon Musk-owned SpaceX, will increase in price to $700 for new Ukrainian consumers, according to the company’s website. This represents a rise from about $385 earlier this year, screenshots of past pricing data shared by users inside the country show.

The consumer cost of the monthly subscription to Starlink has fluctuated recently, dropping from about $100 to $60 on Ukraine’s Independence day on August 24 to “reflect local market conditions,” and will now rise to $75.

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