Musk: Starlink May Carry Over 50% of Internet Traffic Long-Term, with Annual Revenue Exceeding $1 Trillion

Odaily Planet Daily News Elon Musk posted on X, stating that with the development of AI and robotics technology, bandwidth demand will grow significantly, and data transmission needs will be several orders of magnitude higher than those of humans. Even if the communications market only doubles, he expects Starlink to capture at least 25% market share outside China, with annual revenue exceeding $500 billion. In the long term, Starlink could carry over 50% of internet traffic, potentially generating annual revenue exceeding $1 trillion, with no obvious obstacles currently in sight.