Can Starlink outcompete undersea internet cables?

“~100 lasers per satellite, each operating above 10 Tb/s, with over 100k satellites should be able to outcompete undersea cables. Speed of light in space is ~40% faster than cable and the path is direct, instead of following the outline of land masses.”

— Elon Musk, 6 November 2026 · Post on X ↗