Poland’s deputy prime minister has intervened after SpaceX’s Starlink service removed the country from its European coverage list, according to wiadomosci.onet.pl. The official called the move a scandal and demanded the company reverse its decision.
The Polish government is pushing back against the change, with multiple outlets reporting that officials expect Starlink to withdraw the exclusion. Money.pl reports that Warsaw is demanding a full reversal, while RMF24 quotes the deputy PM as saying Poland also has its own “red button” in response to Musk’s company.
TVN24 notes that Starlink no longer classifies Poland as part of Europe in its service listings. The exact reason for the change has not been disclosed in the available reporting, and it remains unclear whether the exclusion affects active users or only new sign-ups.
The dispute marks a rare public clash between the Polish government and Elon Musk’s satellite internet firm. Poland has been a significant market for Starlink, particularly in rural areas where traditional broadband is limited, though specific subscriber numbers are not provided in the source material.
According to PolsatNews.pl, the deputy PM’s response was direct, framing the exclusion as an unacceptable action by a private company against a sovereign state. The official’s reference to a “red button” suggests Warsaw may consider retaliatory measures, though no concrete steps have been announced.
What to watch next: whether SpaceX responds to Poland’s demand and whether other European countries face similar reclassification.
