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EU lawmaker says Starlink cutoff led to deaths, urges Europe to stop using US technology

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A European lawmaker says a cutoff of Starlink service led to deaths and has called for Europe to stop using U.S. technology. The available report does not identify when or where the cutoff occurred or provide further details about the alleged consequences.

Discovered 2026-11-05T03:15:22.069491-08:00 | 2026-11-05T03:15:22.069491-08:00

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  • The lawmaker’s claim puts the consequences of a Starlink service cutoff—and Europe’s reliance on U.S. satellite technology—under political scrutiny.
  • The report provides no details on the timing, location or circumstances of the alleged deaths, limiting what can be concluded from the claim.

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