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by bjtitus 2 hours ago
> internet available from every place on the globe

I keep hearing this refrain that Starlink is going to connect everyone. LTE already covers 93% of the population globally [1]. There are obviously dead spots but I really don't see the economic case for Starlink coverage. I frequently travel with a mini and I appreciate the near certainty of connection but it seems like a luxury item. The vast majority of the time cell connection is fine. I suppose Starlink could eat all the telcos but it seems like they aren't too far behind and this connectivity will be commoditized.

[1] https://www.itu.int/itu-d/reports/statistics/2025/10/15/ff25...

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"There are obviously dead spots but I really don't see the economic case for Starlink coverage."

It's a good thing you don't run SpaceX (and whatever Bezo's copycat is called).