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Feinman: BEAD staffers ‘constantly concerned’ in current climate
Seemingly arbitrary decisions left Evan Fienman's staff 'constantly concerned,' the former director of BEAD explained on ...
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Former BEAD director warns against straying from fiber focus
BEAD's former program director warns that straying from a fiber focus could prove detrimental to rural Americans.
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BEAD staffers ‘constantly concerned’ about job security under Trump govt
The arbitrary nature of decision making left former Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) staffers constantly ...
U.S. Commerce Secretary Tells Rural Broadband Leaders to Prioritize Starlink
Howard Lutnick told staff to increase use of satellite internet, specifically naming Starlink, according to a new FT report.
US Commerce Secretary: Prioritize Starlink in Rural Areas, Satellite Internet Over Broadband
The US Commerce Secretary has recently encouraged leaders to use Starlink's satellite internet in rural areas instead of ...
Musk’s broadband satellites have long-term costs, states say
One state official shared internal data that showed satellite service costs consumers 53% more over the course of 30 years.
'Musk’s Starlink satellite internet costs 53% more over 30 years, maintenance twice as expensive'
The Trump administration's changes to the $42 billion broadband subsidy program will benefit satellite internet providers ...
Broadband Program Changes Stir Uncertainty for Rural Black Communities
A promise made by former President Joe Biden to connect millions of Americans to reliable and affordable high-speed internet ...
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Elon Musk’s Starlink will have very high long-term costs for rural Americans
A federal broadband program worth $42 billion is being revised, and Elon Musk’s Starlink may stand to gain the most. State ...