Satellite Internet Sparks Global Race: US Leads Usage, Starlink Asserts Dominance

The satellite internet market is experiencing rapid growth, driven by the expansion of low Earth orbit (LEO) satellites and rising demand for internet services in remote areas.

According to estimates from Precedence Research, the market size is projected to rise from $11.93 billion in 2025 to $13.55 billion in 2026, with expectations to reach $42.15 billion by 2035. This growth is bolstered by investments in digital infrastructure and artificial intelligence applications aimed at enhancing network efficiency. The United States leads in satellite internet usage with a 9% share, followed by the United Kingdom and Canada (8% each), and then Australia (7%).

Starlink continues to dominate, operating 10,302 satellites, with plans to reach 42,000. Meanwhile, OneWeb holds 654 satellites, and Amazon has 239 satellites under its Kuiper project. China is developing its “Qianfan” and “Xingguang” projects to deploy approximately 28,000 satellites. Satellite internet has today become a cornerstone of digital security, technological sovereignty, and the space economy, alongside its role in supporting global digital transformation.