SpaceX May Provide Starlink Internet for Italian Government

Italy’s plan to buy Starlink data deals a serious blow to European space network
The Italian government is considering the purchase of satellite Internet services from SpaceX's Starlink constellation, and the potential deal has triggered controversy along political, economic, and spaceflight lines in Europe.
SpaceX May Provide Starlink Internet for Italian Government in $1.6B Deal
Italy's Defense Ministry and Intelligence Services approve a five-year contract to get encrypted internet and telephone services through Starlink, but the deal hasn't been finalized just yet.
Italy secures $1.6B SpaceX deal for top-secret communications
The Italian government is in advanced talks with Elon Musk's company about securing government communications. The $1.6 billion contract is planned to be implemented over five years. This is set to be the largest project of its kind in Europe and has already been approved by Italian intelligence services and the Ministry of Defense.
Italy seals historic $1.6bn communications deal with SpaceX
The Italian government is in advanced talks with Elon Musk's company to secure government communications. The $1.6 billion contract, equivalent to about CAD 2.2 billion, will be implemented over five years.
Italy in talks with SpaceX over $1.6B telecom security services deal: report
Italy is in advanced talks with Elon Musk's SpaceX (SPACE) over a €1.5 billion ($1.6 billion) deal to provide secure telecommunications for the country’s government, Bloomberg reported Sunday, citing people with knowledge of the matter.

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