According to Sawyer Merritt (@SawyerMerritt), SpaceX's Starlink has expanded access to its $80-per-month Residential Lite plan to most parts of the US, as confirmed by an updated support page and coverage map on Starlink.com (source: Sawyer Merritt, Twitter, Nov 20, 2025). This move leverages Starlink’s AI-powered network management to deliver cost-effective, high-speed internet in underserved regions. The expansion creates new business opportunities for AI-driven applications in rural connectivity, remote work infrastructure, and smart device deployment, while setting a precedent for scalable, AI-optimized broadband solutions across the telecommunications industry.

According to @SawyerMerritt, Hughesnet is preparing to refer its 783,000 broadband subscribers to rival Starlink following a deal in which its parent company, EchoStar, agreed to sell radio spectrum to SpaceX (source: pcmag.com). This transition marks a significant shift in satellite internet service, as AI-powered network optimization and data management solutions become central to improving user experience and operational efficiency. For the AI industry, this presents new opportunities in developing advanced analytics for satellite connectivity, automating customer migration processes, and enhancing broadband reliability through intelligent monitoring systems. Enterprises focused on AI-driven telecommunications infrastructure are likely to benefit from the expanding collaboration between major satellite internet providers (source: pcmag.com/news/hughesnet-to-refer-existing-users-to-starlink-after-spacex-echostar-deal).