The government was cautioned about it.
“Some defence strategists and communications analysts worry this reliance presents a growing security threat and Mr Musk could abruptly deny access "in a crisis"
“Elon Musk's Starlink satellite internet service has become an indispensable part of the national telecoms network, 200,000 customers & integrated into emergency services. This reliance presents a growing security threat and Mr Musk could abruptly deny access "in a crisis”.
This is fundamentally the issue with the private sector holding the assets! Essential services need to be actively controlled by government- they can get the private sector to build them but control should never be ceded!
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“Some defence strategists and communications analysts worry this reliance presents a growing security threat and Mr Musk could abruptly deny access "in a crisis"
https://www.abc.net.au/news/science/2024-11-01/telecoms-network-relies-on-starlink-and-elon-musks-goodwill/104536032
Because he's currently pillaging the US government.
Which is a much bigger reward.
They are experts. No shame or integrity.