Italy to test Starlink satellites to boost internet penetration, official says

The country is pursuing a broader plan to ensure homes and businesses across Italy have access to fixed-line internet speeds of at least 1 Gigabit per second by 2026. "We're assessing with Starlink and other players the possibility of complementing existing infrastructure with satellites for the most remote areas," undersecretary to the Prime Minister's Office Alessio Butti said in an interview with Il Sole 24 Ore daily ahead of a Group of Seven ministerial meeting on technology and digital on Lake Como.