According to Sawyer Merritt on Twitter, SpaceX has launched one of its first physical Starlink stores in Gretna, Nebraska. This move highlights the integration of AI-powered solutions in retail to streamline customer onboarding and technical support for satellite internet services. The physical presence enables hands-on demonstrations of AI-enabled network optimization and real-time troubleshooting, signaling new business opportunities for AI-driven customer service applications and retail automation in the expanding satellite internet market (Source: Sawyer Merritt, Twitter).

According to Sawyer Merritt, SpaceX has announced that Starlink now serves over 8 million customers, up from 7 million in August and 6 million in June 2025, demonstrating record-breaking user growth. Starlink achieved an average of 14,250 new customers daily since passing 7 million, a 17% increase in growth rate compared to two months prior (Source: Sawyer Merritt on Twitter, Nov 5, 2025). This rapid adoption highlights the impact of AI-powered network optimization and service automation, making Starlink an attractive solution for underserved and remote markets. The surge in subscribers underscores significant business opportunities for AI-driven connectivity solutions and satellite internet providers targeting emerging markets and enterprise clients.