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Elon Musk Just Made a Massive Claim About Starlink's Next Generation
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Fusion42 · 17 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
Elon Musk claims the next generation of Starlink satellites will increase bandwidth capacity by over 100 times compared to current levels, potentially driving a tenfold revenue increase despite possible per-bit monetisation drops. This boost depends on deploying around 1,000 new satellites, regulatory approvals, and growing demand across consumer, enterprise, and aviation markets.
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SpaceX is set to transform satellite broadband with massive capacity gains that network builders and satellite ground tech firms must support. You need to line up partnerships and tech readiness now to capture demand from Starlink’s expanding consumer and enterprise markets.
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