# BT holds back Starlink deal over Ukraine service disruptions

_Published Tuesday, November 10, 2026 at 8:06 AM EST · Products · Latest · Tier 2 — Notable_

BT is holding back a Starlink deal that CEO Allison Kirkby says is ready to launch, the Financial Times reported. Kirkby said the company is cautious about perceptions of Starlink after the Ukraine service cutoff and will wait until controversy over battlefield service disruptions subsides.

## Sources

- [Techmeme](https://www.techmeme.com/261110/p11#a261110p11)

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Published: 2026-11-10T13:06:06.513Z
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