A few days ago Amazon got permission to launch thousands of satellites to help with their bid to ultimately become an Internet Service Provider (ISP). While Amazon already dominates large parts of the Internet with AWS, providing hosting and support for many large players. This move marks the start of them targeting regular users with Internet service that could work anywhere on the planet.
This new satellite network along with others already in testing from SpaceX and a handful of other companies, promises to take away the monopoly ATT and cable providers now have. And with it would bring back real competition and lower prices for consumers.