TERASi challenges Starlink

A safeguard for open access to information, challenging Elon Musk

Kista-based TERASi is launching a communications solution with ambitions to challenge none other than Elon Musk. With a new form of satellite-based connectivity, the company aims to replace Starlink with a system immune to central shutdown. Its decentralised technology paves the way for a more robust and resilient global communications infrastructure. In a world where internet access is increasingly wielded as a tool of power, TERASi describes its solution as a safeguard for open access to information, regardless of political or commercial interests.

Terasi is a part of Kista tradition

That such innovation is flourishing in Kista is no coincidence. The region has long been shaped by wireless communication, satellite technology and advanced digital infrastructure – from Ericsson to the many start-ups that have taken the leap from research laboratories to international markets. TERASi builds on this tradition, showing how academic ideas can evolve into disruptive enterprises with global reach.

A clear example of Sweden’s innovation system

For the ecosystem in Kista and Stockholm, TERASi has become a symbol of the power born at the intersection of universities, research institutes and entrepreneurship. By daring to challenge a player like Starlink, the company demonstrates that Swedish innovation can not only complement but also compete with the world’s biggest players. It stands as a clear example of how Sweden’s innovation system produces solutions that are not only technologically advanced, but also value-driven – with openness and accessibility at their core.