https://wccftech.com/starlink-will-transfer-data-close-to-97-of-the-speed-of-light-says-musk/

A graphic illustrating the Starlink satellites in orbit. Image: Mark Handley/University College of London

Space Exploration Technologies Corp.'s (SpaceX) chief Mr. Elon Musk has revealed that his company's Starlink satellite internet service will soon be capable of transferring data faster significantly closer to the speed of light. Mr. Musk's comments were made on the social media platform Twitter, where he shared details about new Starlink satellites, which SpaceX will launch in the next couple of months. These satellites will be equipped with lasers, which are a crucial feature that eliminates the need for Starlink to use ground stations to channel data to internet servers. According to the executive, the new satellites will launch soon and be active by the start of next year.