According to Sawyer Merritt, SpaceX's 2025 Starlink progress report highlights significant advancements in AI-powered global connectivity. Starlink added 4.6 million new customers and expanded access to more than 20 million cruise and 21 million airline passengers, demonstrating scalable AI-driven network management (source: Sawyer Merritt, Twitter, Dec 31, 2025). Over 1,400 commercial aircraft and 800 business jets now utilize Starlink, supporting real-time data processing and in-flight AI services. The rapid deployment of over 650 direct-to-cell satellites and the introduction of Starlink V2 Mini Optimized satellites with enhanced reliability and performance are accelerating the adoption of AI-based maritime, aviation, and mobile communications. The network’s 600+ Tbps capacity and median download speeds over 200 Mbps enable advanced AI applications for enterprise, logistics, and emergency services. With 35 new markets added and a quadrupled PCB factory output, Starlink offers robust business opportunities for AI solution providers targeting connectivity, IoT, and edge computing segments (source: Sawyer Merritt, Twitter, Dec 31, 2025).