According to Sawyer Merritt on Twitter, SpaceX has launched new residential Starlink service plans in the U.S., offering 100 Mbps for $50/month, 200 Mbps for $80/month, and a Residential Max plan at $120/month with maximum speeds and a free Starlink Mini Kit for travel (source: Sawyer Merritt, Jan 14, 2026). These new broadband tiers are positioned to accelerate AI-driven smart home adoption, enabling reliable high-speed internet for AI-powered devices, smart assistants, and IoT automation. For AI businesses, this improved connectivity creates opportunities for expanding cloud-based AI services, intelligent security systems, and smart energy solutions in underconnected markets, further democratizing access to advanced AI applications.