Can Starlink stay ahead in satellite internet?

This NPR Planet Money Indicator podcast episode discusses the dominance of Elon Musk's Starlink satellite internet service. The hosts and a satellite communications analyst explore the economics behind Starlink's success, highlighting the high fixed costs of entering the satellite internet market and the significant economies of scale Starlink has achieved through its massive investment in satellites and terminals. They analyze Starlink's near-monopoly status, considering the challenges faced by competitors like OneWeb and Amazon's Project Kuiper, and discuss the implications of this dominance, including potential price increases and the influence of a single entity on a crucial global infrastructure. The discussion also touches upon Elon Musk's decision-making power and its geopolitical implications.