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FCC Chair Urges Europe to Support U.S. Satellites Over Chinese Alternatives

Brendan Carr warns European allies of risks in adopting Chinese satellite technology and raises trade concerns involving Nokia and Ericsson.

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A Starlink broadband satellite dish sitting on a table outside a house.

Overview

  • FCC Chair Brendan Carr has called on Europe to back U.S. satellite providers like Starlink, citing strategic risks associated with Chinese alternatives.
  • Carr criticized the European Commission for protectionism and an anti-American regulatory stance, urging Europe to align with allied democracies.
  • He warned that European telecom giants Nokia and Ericsson could face Trump-era tariffs unless they expand manufacturing operations in the U.S.
  • Carr's comments follow concerns about Starlink's reliability after threats to cut service in Ukraine and highlight China's rapid satellite advancements.
  • Industry experts note that no European satellite network currently matches Starlink's scale or cost-efficiency, leaving Europe at a technological crossroads.