points by andsoitis 2 days ago | 0 comments
> This is silly. The very concept of a "market" assumes independent competition.
A better way to think about the scope of this market is “internet access” rather than “satellite internet access”. Even in the latter case, nothing is preventing others from entering that market. Starlink has been visionary and audacious so they can command a premium. That’s the market in action.
[–] jqpabc123 2 days ago
[–] andsoitis 1 day ago
But there ARE competitors. Here are 10: https://thenetworkinstallers.com/blog/starlink-competitors/
Not sure what solution you are advocating for. Is it that the government should shut down Starlink or is that they should prop up other companies or what?
So when "free market" ideals come up short, re-define the market? How convenient.
"Satellite internet access" is what they offer and "satellite internet customers" with no other reasonable alternative are the ones being milked --- but it's "better" not to think about that?
Even in the latter case, nothing is preventing others from entering that market.
Except for the fact that Starlink is heavily subsidized by government contracts.