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During the blackout, Starlink usage spiked by 35%, with Spain seeing a massive 60% increase, as local mobile networks struggled to recover. Experts have pointed out that while satellite internet offers an alternative during crises, it is still not a definitive solution due to the limitations of power requirements and connectivity.
The reasons for the outage remain undetermined but point to complications with managing a sudden surge in solar energy. Network reliability took a significant hit, necessitating renewed calls for investments in telecom resilience. Analysts suggest that governments might need to intervene to strengthen infrastructure capabilities against future disruptions, echoing models observed in nations like Norway and Australia.