Amazon to compete with Starlink in Ireland seeking permission for Cork satellite ground station

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Amazon to compete with Starlink in Ireland seeking permission for Cork satellite ground station

The National Space Centre at Elfordstown, Midleton, Co Cork. Picture Dan Linehan

Amazon is seeking approval for a new ground station located in East Cork to service its new Kuiper satellite internet service, competing directly with Starlink.

The retail and tech giant has sought approval from Ireland's telecommunications regulator Comreg, for a ground station that will be located at the National Space Centre in Elfordstown in Midleton.

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