Technology · Published October 23, 2026 at 9:40 AM CDT
Ukraine Says Starlink Speeds Still Limited Despite Trump's Claim
Not covered by left-leaning outlets we read.
What everyone agrees on
- Ukraine reports ongoing issues with Starlink connection speeds.
- Trump said restrictions on Starlink access were being addressed or lifted.
- The issue involves SpaceX's satellite communications system used by Ukraine.
Each fact above was reported by outlets on every side that covered this story.
How each side framed it
Left-leaning outlets · 0
No coverage from the left-leaning outlets we read.
Center-leaning outlets · 4
Center outlets focused on Ukrainian officials' and soldiers' accounts that Starlink and Starshield connections remain limited or throttled despite Trump's statements.
Right-leaning outlets · 1
The right-leaning outlet focused on Trump's call to Musk asking him to lift any limits on Starshield for Ukraine.
Still disputed
- Center outlets report Ukraine says service is still limited, while the right-leaning outlet frames Trump as actively working to resolve the issue.
- Some center outlets note officials say Starshield is 'working more normally,' while others report continued throttling of connection speeds.
Read the original reporting
- Center Financial Times Ukraine says Starlink speeds still throttled Paywall
- Center Straight Arrow News Trump says Musk restored Ukraine’s access to Starlink. Kyiv says service is still limited Free to read
- Center The Wall Street Journal Ukraine Says Starlink Isn’t Working, Despite Trump’s Promise to Restore It Paywall
- Center UPI Ukraine says Starlink connection speeds still being throttled Free to read
- Right New York Post Trump tells Elon Musk to lift any limits on Starlink’s military-grade Starshield for Ukraine Free to read
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