Starlink

Starlink combines proprietary network infrastructure with direct distribution of connectivity services and user hardware. It creates value by extending broadband access into places where terrestrial infrastructure is unavailable, unreliable or uneconomic. Revenue is generated from monthly service plans, differentiated by use case and network priority, plus one-off sales of equipment required to access the network.

Starlink Services LLC operates Starlink, a satellite broadband service delivered through a low Earth orbit satellite network owned and operated by SpaceX. The business sells internet access directly to residential users, mobile users and enterprises that need connectivity in rural, remote, mobile or infrastructure-constrained environments. It also provides the required user hardware, including antenna and router kits, and supports service setup and account management through its mobile app.

The company makes money through recurring subscription fees across Residential, Roam and Business tiers, supplemented by upfront hardware sales and premium pricing for priority bandwidth and mobility use cases. Its direct customers are households, travellers, remote workers and businesses that cannot rely on conventional fibre, cable or mobile coverage.