Italy Denies Reports of a $1.6 Billion Satellite Internet Agreement with Starlink

In a surprising turn of events, Italy's Prime Minister's Office has officially denied any agreements or contracts with SpaceX's Starlink for satellite internet services. This announcement comes after widespread reports suggested that Italy was on the verge of signing a five-year, $1.6 billion deal with Starlink, aimed at providing encrypted telephone and internet services to the government. The deal was touted as the largest of its kind in Europe, sparking significant interest and speculation.

The Presidency of the Council clarified the situation by stating, "The Presidency of the Council denies that contracts have been signed or agreements have been concluded between the Italian Government and the SpaceX company for the use of the Starlink satellite communications system." This statement directly contradicts earlier reports, leaving many to wonder about the future of satellite internet services in Italy and Europe at large.