Starlink plans over 100K satellites to become the internet’s backbone
Starlink, led by Elon Musk, plans to deploy over 100,000 satellites to dominate global internet traffic. This ambitious expansion aims to enhance broadband access and provide direct-to-cellphone connectivity. The initiative could significantly impact the telecom industry and reshape connectivity for emerging markets.
- ▪Starlink currently operates roughly 10,000 satellites, making it the largest active satellite constellation.
- ▪The new V3 satellites will deliver a downlink capacity of 1,024 Gbps, a significant improvement over the previous generation.
- ▪The direct-to-cellphone capability could reduce the need for cell towers in remote areas.
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Starlink plans over 100K satellites to become the internet’s backbone Elon Musk's satellite constellation wants to carry the majority of global internet traffic, with potential ripple effects across crypto and telecom. Share Add us on Google by Editorial Team May. 26, 2026 window.sevioads = window.sevioads || []; var sevioads_preferences = []; sevioads_preferences[0] = {}; sevioads_preferences[0].zone = "01f21ccf-2092-46b1-9ac7-8c44cc782e0f"; sevioads_preferences[0].adType = "native"; sevioads_preferences[0].inventoryId = "c5700508-581b-472c-8fdd-a931cdbfc8e1"; sevioads_preferences[0].accountId = "1e47efc1-ec2d-4fca-a8b9-354e249e5095"; sevioads.push(sevioads_preferences); Elon Musk wants Starlink to be the internet. Not just a piece of it. The whole thing.
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