Starlink expands infrastructure in Greece amid EU competition efforts

Starlink is accelerating the installation of two new gateway stations in Greece, located in Thessaloniki and Preveza. These stations, expected to be fully operational by 2027, aim to improve performance and reduce latency through local traffic routing. The Thessaloniki station will be hosted at the Lancom carrier-neutral data center in Kalochori, while the Preveza station has received installation permits for the Preveza Business Park.

Despite these technical improvements, concerns have been raised regarding Starlink’s pricing policy in the Greek market. The cost for the high-speed 'Starlink Max' package has reportedly risen from €40 to approximately €65 per month, making it a significant expense for average households.

On a broader scale, the European Union is actively working to reduce its technological dependence on Elon Musk’s Starlink. The EU is developing its own satellite constellation, known as IRIS², to provide secure communications for governments and reliable broadband for citizens. This move follows concerns regarding the risks of relying on a single private entity for critical infrastructure, particularly highlighted by the impact of Starlink service limitations during the conflict in Ukraine.