Ask HN:Will internet cost drop when SPACE X satellites start providing internet? The cost of internet service is mounting while speeds are not improving. A reasonable high-speed intent plan costs $60/month on average. I was thinking if prices would drop when SPACEX satellites start providing internet. |
Unless they are targeting a niche market, I expect prices will drop. in other words, what percentage of the market are they targeting? If it is just people who do not have access, then no it will not. If they are targeting people with crappy internet, then the price of crappy internet will probably go down to stay competitive.
In addition it depends on quality. If you are a twitch game player, you are willing to pay for whomever provides the least lag time.