Trump Says Starlink Limits Lifted for Ukraine, Drones Still Stuck on Buffer

President Donald Trump announced that Elon Musk had lifted the speed limits on Starlink for Ukraine, promising a new era of uninterrupted connectivity. Musk has repeatedly denied that any restrictions have been placed on the service.

Ukrainian drone pilots note a modest improvement in bandwidth, yet they continue to experience “constant connection interruptions,” a problem that still forces their footage to drop out like a bad Wi‑Fi signal.

Musk’s statements emphasize that the network remains open and that any perceived limits are technical, not policy‑driven. He has not acknowledged any deliberate throttling of Ukrainian users.

The contrast between Trump’s upbeat proclamation and the on‑the‑ground reality has turned the Starlink saga into a running joke among operators, who now joke that the only thing truly “unlocked” is the irony of a high‑tech satellite system that still buffers for a war‑torn country.