Musk: Starlink May Carry Over 50% of Internet Traffic Long-Term, Annual Revenue Could Exceed $1 Trillion
2026-08-09 00:15
Odaily Planet Daily News Elon Musk posted on X platform stating that with the development of AI and robotics technology, bandwidth demand will grow significantly, and data transmission demand will be several orders of magnitude higher than that of humans. Even if the communications market size only doubles, he expects Starlink to capture at least 25% share in markets outside China, with annual revenue exceeding $500 billion. In the long term, Starlink may carry more than 50% of internet traffic, with annual revenue potentially exceeding $1 trillion, and there are currently no obvious obstacles.
