US threatens EU with tough response over potential Starlink restrictions

Washington has threatened the European Union with tough retaliatory measures if it imposes restrictions on the Starlink satellite system, according to the Financial Times, citing a statement by US ambassador to the EU Andrew Pzdzera. The sharp reaction from the US followed an initiative by the European Commission to reserve a specific frequency range for direct smartphone-to-satellite connectivity exclusively for European providers, effectively blocking access to this market segment for Elon Musk's company.