I'm not sure private entities are more careful with their money. More importantly, it's their money, it doesn't necessarily flow back to the public. The danger

I'm not sure private entities are more careful with their money. More importantly, it's their money, it doesn't necessarily flow back to the public. The danger is in monopoly. Then you're left with no choice and also no vote. At least with public infrastructure you have a vote. The situation in the Falklands sounds like a mess, and I'm not faulting anyone for using Starlink in those circumstances. But I suspect if the island becomes dependent on Starlink they will find themselves with other problems later. These private-public arguments are misguided IMHO because the real issue is choice versus monopoly. Public services provide choice to those who might not have it otherwise, and give a nonmonetary mechanism for feedback. But they can become monopolies as well. Private services can provide options but when they become monopolies you have no options for feedback other than to withdraw from the service, which sometimes isn't a real option. Also, the moneys aren't necessarily redistributed back to the community, which can be an opportunity cost.