Starlink is a satellite internet constellation providing global broadband from low-Earth orbit.
Starlink is a satellite internet constellation operated by SpaceX, consisting of thousands of satellites in low-Earth orbit. The service delivers high-speed broadband internet to residential, commercial, maritime, and aviation customers worldwide, focusing on connecting remote and underserved regions.
The constellation uses phased-array user terminals and laser inter-satellite links to minimize latency. Starlink is the largest satellite constellation ever deployed and serves millions of subscribers across dozens of countries, while also supporting defense and government applications through dedicated service tiers.
| Attribute | Starlink | Amazon Leo | HughesNet | Meridian Space | OneWeb | Viasat Internet | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Provider |  |  |  |  |  |  | |
| Founded | 2002 | 1994 | 1980 | 2014 | 2001 | 1986 | |
| Sells To | Enterprise, Government | Consumers, Enterprise, Individuals | Consumers, Enterprise | Enterprise | Enterprises | Consumers, Enterprise, Government | |
| Pricing Model | Software, Transactional | Advertising, Recurring, Transactional | Recurring, Transactional | Transactional | Subscription | Recurring, Software, Transactional | |
| Ownership | Private, Venture Capital | Public | Public | Equity, Venture Capital | Public | Public |
Provider
Founded 2002
Sells To Enterprise, Government
Pricing Model Software, Transactional
Ownership Private, Venture Capital
Provider
Founded 1994
Sells To Consumers, Enterprise, Individuals
Pricing Model Advertising, Recurring, Transactional
Ownership Public
Provider
Founded 1980
Sells To Consumers, Enterprise
Pricing Model Recurring, Transactional
Ownership Public
Provider
Founded 2014
Sells To Enterprise
Pricing Model Transactional
Ownership Equity, Venture Capital
Provider
Founded 2001
Sells To Enterprises
Pricing Model Subscription
Ownership Public
