Musk's Starlink stands to benefit from changes to a broadband equity program
Another day, another move from the Trump administration that will benefit Elon Musk — shocking. The US Department of Commerce has announced an overhaul of 2021's Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program and its $42.
Elon Musk’s Starlink could soon tap into $42 billion federal program
The Commerce Department has changed its rules in a way that could open the door for Starlink, Elon Musk’s satellite internet service, to become part of a federal $42 billion grant program to bring high-speed service to rural and poor areas of the United States.
Elon Musk’s Starlink Is About to Get a Nice Big Government Handout
Elon Musk may be getting another handout from the federal government. The Wall Street Journal reports that the tech mogul’s satellite internet company, Starlink, could soon make up to $20 billion thanks to a Commerce Department overhaul of a Biden-era program to expand broadband internet access to rural areas.
Trump Official’s Internet Overhaul Could Hand Musk’s Starlink $20 Billion
Elon Musk’s Starlink could receive up to $20 billion in government funding if the Commerce Department goes ahead with plans to rip up the rule book on rural broadband contracts, according to the Wall Street Journal.
Another Elon Musk Company Could Land Billions in Federal Funding As Republicans Look to Tweak Biden-Era Program
A planned Republican-led overhaul of the $42.5 billion federal broadband expansion program could channel up to $20 billion to Elon Musk's Starlink.
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Li-Fi Technology Makes a Splash at MWC, Promises to Be Big for Broadband
A spokesperson from pureLiFi tells CNET that the LINXC Bridge is still in its trial period. However, consumers in the US will ...
Starlink could be eligible for more rural broadband funding.
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick plans to make an internet infrastructure investment program “technology-neutral,” according ...
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Liberty Broadband Corporation Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend on Series A Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock
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I Live Off-Grid, But My Internet Is on Point: My Best Rural Broadband Tips
My family and I have lived on an off-grid compound in the rural New Mexico desert for nearly five years. By “off-grid,” I ...
Supreme Court rejects ISPs again in latest bid to kill NY’s $15 broadband law
"To broadband ISPs and their friends complaining about the New York law and proposed Massachusetts laws mandating a ...
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What’s New in Digital Equity: Portland Broadband Story Map
Plus, the National Digital Inclusion Alliance launched a map of affiliates, Utah libraries have new digital resources, and ...
Altice USA: Fiber Broadband Boom Could Push The Stock Price Up
Altice USA launched new video offerings and mobile device protections, which are expected to enhance future free cash flow.
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Brsk: Better things start with better broadband
Meet John, Fred and Mandy. They may be complete strangers, but none are strangers to the power of 100 full fibre broadband from brsk.
Liberty Broadband Shareholders Approve Charter Merger
John Malone, chairman of the board of Liberty Broadband, led a 7-minute virtual meeting on Wednesday to vote on the proposed ...
Improved broadband for North Yorkshire's cultural venues
North Yorkshire Council’s executive member for culture and the arts, councillor Simon Myers, said: "Many of our displays have remained unchanged for decades and we are looking forward to bringing them ...