Starlink is becoming a more credible competitor to terrestrial broadband, especially in rural and lower-density markets, as SpaceX deploys higher-capacity V3 satellites. MoffettNathanson analyst Craig Moffett said the service poses a greater competitive threat to Comcast and Charter Communications than to wireless carriers AT&T and Verizon. Starlink remains best suited to rural customers, but investors are assessing whether it can expand into suburban and some urban markets. SpaceX's first Starship orbital flight deployed 26 V3 Starlink satellites, although Moffett expects most of the constellation to use the newer satellites only after 2030. Fiber and cable networks are still expected to offer faster service, leaving price and customer segmentation as key competitive factors. Comcast and Charter have countered fixed wireless access pressure by bundling broadband with wireless services. SpaceX shares were down 0.20% at $148.94 in Wednesday premarket trading, according to Benzinga Pro data.