Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni met with US President Donald Trump on Saturday and is now in advanced talks with Elon Musk's SpaceX to secure a $1.6 billion deal for telecommunications services for the Italian government, the largest such project in Europe. The deal would provide secure internet services through Starlink, a satellite-based network operated by SpaceX.
https://news.bloomberglaw.com/ip-law/italy-plans-1-5-billion-spacex-telecom-security-services-dealItaly has signed a deal with SpaceX to provide encryption services for the government's telephone and internet communications, as well as satellite services for emergency situations such as terrorist attacks or natural disasters. The agreement also includes communication services for Italy's military in the Mediterranean area. This move comes after Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni met with Donald Trump at his Mar-a-Lago residence in Florida, and has previously explored using Elon Musk's Starlink satellite-based connectivity to boost high-speed internet rollout in Italy.
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