What does it matter where they are routed through? You think your Starlink service in Germany is beyond the control of Musk or the US government?

i misread the parent. i read it as depending on the US internet but they meant depending on US regulations. so yes, it doesn't matter for the latter.

I think Musk cares about revenue more than pissing off some random customer in Germany. As long as you don't stand out from the crowd, he'd rather have your $40. Use a VPN to be sure.

Until the us government says to withhold service or to tap the line.

Musk is a subject of the US president. Like all American CEO’s he has to pay his tribute and jump when the president’s law enforcement says to.

If you don't stand out, and use a VPN, they can get nothing. If they cut your service, well, you can switch back to DT, crap as it is.

No. My endpoint is in Berlin. Which implies there is a EU based major downlink somewhere.

Who owns and controls starlink? A local downlink dish or a US defense contractor?