Wait, why is the White House using Starlink to ‘improve Wi-Fi’?
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Summary
The White House in the US is looking to improve its Wi-Fi connectivity, with White House officials blaming the property’s “overtaxed” Wi-Fi infrastructure and spotty cell service.
Starlink, owned by SpaceX, has been employed by the White House, with a SpaceX security engineer exploring the installation of Starlink on the roof of the executive office building, but tripping a Secret Service alarm in the process.
Ethics questions have been raised over the choice of Starlink, particularly given Elon Musk’s perceived influence over the Executive Branch, while cybersecurity issues and the need for a more stable internet connection than Starlink’s satellite-based service have also been noted.
It has been suggested, however, that the White House is benefiting from a superior version of Starlink to that available to the general public.