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Zelensky: Starshield Throttling a 'Planned Operation'

Ukrainian military Starshield satellite connections experienced deliberate throttling in October 2026, affecting only Ukraine and hampering drone operations against fast Russian Shahed drones. President Volodymyr Zelensky called it a 'planned operation' and noted the issue remains unresolved. SpaceX and Elon Musk deny responsibility, citing technical glitches and stating that the US government controls the system. President Trump and Secretary Rubio also deny involvement, while The Telegraph reports Musk proposed the throttling to Trump, which the White House denies. The throttling severely impacts Ukraine's air defense and long-range strike capabilities. No official confirmation of the cause has been provided. The article also covers the Tesla Roadster unveiling, which uses SpaceX technology, and notes SpaceX's role in Ukraine's defense.

• Zelensky claims Starshield throttling is a 'planned operation'.
• Throttling affects only Ukraine, not EU countries, and hinders interception of Russian Shahed drones.
• SpaceX and Musk deny responsibility, stating the US government controls Starshield systems.

SpaceX Throttles Starlink for Ukraine's Drones

SpaceX has imposed a speed limit of 160 km/h on Starshield terminals used by Ukraine's military, disrupting drone control operations and forcing several missions to be aborted due to connection drops. Ukrainian officials suspect the move is deliberate, given political tensions over energy strikes. The Defense Ministry is negotiating with SpaceX, but the cap remains. Poland, which spends about $50 million annually on Ukraine's Starlink use, has criticized Elon Musk. Musk denies responsibility, stating that the U.S. military decides restrictions and that Starlink is for defensive use. The incident underscores Europe's dependency on Musk's infrastructure, with alternatives like Eutelsat OneWeb and IRIS² still underdeveloped, prompting Ukraine to develop its own satellite system.

• SpaceX capped Starshield terminal speeds for Ukraine's military at 160 km/h.
• Ukrainian drone missions were aborted due to connection drops at speeds between 110-120 km/h.
• Ukraine's Defense Ministry is negotiating with SpaceX, but the speed cap remains.

Odido selects Synamedia Go to power its next-generation streaming platform

Synamedia announces that Odido has selected Synamedia Go to power its next-generation streaming platform.

Build, Partner or Outsource? The Decisions Behind a Telco Advertising Business

Synamedia published a blog post authored by Guy Southam, Director of Product Development for Advanced Advertising. The article discusses strategic considerations for telecommunications companies evaluating whether to build, partner, or outsource their advertising business. It is categorized under technology and dated November 2, 2026.

• Authored by Guy Southam, Director of Product Development, Advanced Advertising at Synamedia.
• Published on November 2, 2026 under the Technology category.
• Addresses strategic decision-making ('Build, Partner or Outsource') behind establishing a telco advertising business.

Live sports piracy: why faster, broader disruption matters

Synamedia published a blog post discussing the disruption of live sports piracy. Authored by Eric Benetiere and Alain Durand of Synamedia ContentArmor, the article focuses on the importance of faster and broader disruption strategies. The publication was categorized under Synamedia's Protect portfolio on October 14, 2026.

• The article was authored by Eric Benetiere, Director Business Development, Synamedia ContentArmor.
• The article was co-authored by Alain Durand, Senior Director of Synamedia ContentArmor.
• The post was published on October 14, 2026, within Synamedia's 'Protect' category.