According to Sawyer Merritt, SpaceX disclosed in a new FCC filing that it plans to roll out its second-generation cellular Starlink system in 2027. The first-generation Starlink service currently covers over 400 million people, serving more than 6 million users worldwide (source: Sawyer Merritt on Twitter). For the AI industry, this expanded satellite connectivity represents a major opportunity to deploy AI-driven applications in remote and underserved regions, enabling real-time data analytics, IoT network expansion, and autonomous device management. Businesses can leverage this infrastructure to offer AI-powered services in agriculture, logistics, and remote healthcare, unlocking new market opportunities and driving global digital transformation.

According to Sawyer Merritt on Twitter, SpaceX has reduced the price of its Starlink Mini Kit in the US to a record low of $199, marking a 20% decrease from its previous price of $249 and a 67% drop from the original $599 price point (Source: Sawyer Merritt, Twitter, Jan 21, 2026). The new monthly Roam service plans offer 100GB for $50 and unlimited data for $165. This price reduction significantly enhances accessibility to high-speed satellite internet, enabling more widespread deployment of AI-powered solutions in remote and underserved areas. The affordability of Starlink’s hardware and data plans could accelerate AI-driven applications such as real-time remote monitoring, IoT integration, and edge AI analytics in agriculture, logistics, and disaster response. For AI businesses, this move presents substantial growth opportunities by lowering connectivity barriers and expanding potential user bases, especially in rural markets.

According to Sawyer Merritt, as reported by Economic Times, Starlink has officially announced its broadband pricing for India, outlining key service details and market entry plans. This move is expected to accelerate AI-driven connectivity solutions, particularly in rural and underserved regions where traditional internet infrastructure lags. For AI businesses, improved satellite internet access can support cloud-based AI platforms, enhance real-time data analytics, and create new opportunities for remote AI-driven applications such as precision agriculture, telemedicine, and smart logistics. The competitive pricing aims to expand Starlink’s user base, potentially driving adoption of AI-powered services across India’s vast digital economy (Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com, Sawyer Merritt).