Musk: Starlink May Carry Over 50% of Internet Traffic Long-Term, With Annual Revenue Potentially Exceeding $1 Trillion
2026-08-09 00:15
Odaily News: Elon Musk posted on X platform, stating that with the development of AI and robotics, bandwidth demand will grow significantly, with data transmission needs potentially exceeding human demand by several orders of magnitude. Even if the communications market merely doubles in size, he expects Starlink to capture at least a 25% share in markets outside China, generating annual revenue exceeding $500 billion. In the long term, Starlink could carry over 50% of internet traffic, with annual revenue possibly exceeding $1 trillion, and there are currently no obvious obstacles in sight.
