Very interesting statement from @elonmusk re Ukrainian StarLink and how damaging it is for @SpaceX economics.
Being Ukrainian actually in the topic of StarLinks, I want to tell you some based facts re starlinks in Ukraine.
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0. I admire the actions of SpaceX of enabling StarLink service in Ukraine. It is a true game changer for Ukrainian army in the open fields of no cellular, and long distances not suitable for radios, given the situation is changing quick on the battlefield.
Itโs a game-changer.
1. Despite that, I have not seen ANY StarLink which was bought by the governments, or by SpaceX. All the Starlinks I have seen / used - were bought either by volunteers like myself, or soldiers put their personal money in.
The subscription price is also paid out of the pocket.
2. In my charity fund @dzygaspaw, I have bought and delivered to the frontlines over 50 StarLinks, some of them are still being paid from my credit card, now 60$ each per month.
Pic related - one more StarLink I bought and pay for - for Ukrainian EOD unit for Kharkiv offensive.
3. I would be VERY curious to see actual transparency on the process of getting StarLinks up and running in Ukraine, all the hidden costs that Elon claims. Because - Ukrainians pay the same price as everyone else but itโs only Ukraine that is a subject to discussion for @elonmusk