This strikes me as a rather odd comparison to make.
4G serves an entire nation of cell phones, using generally similar wireless technology and limitations LEO satellite comms have. 4G towers are closer to the users than LEO satellites, meaning the power requirements are lower, this is a desirable thing for the people in terms of both battery life and radiation power levels.
5G takes it even further in this direction using more towers; shorter distances and lower power levels, AIUI.
Unless I'm utterly mistaken, LEO satellites are at a severe disadvantage when it comes to competing with the cell network for handheld mobile customers.
Satellite connectivity has its place, and it's basically where you won't have cell service, since that's obviously the preferable option if it's available.
Is it, though?
Can you share the pricing details of managing 4G towers vs. Starlink's small sats.
And yes, I fully expect that you have no idea what either of those costs.