Expert Opinion
Tom Stroup: Under New BEAD Reforms, Satellite Connectivity Deserves Equal Consideration
Misleading characterization of satellite broadband as inferior threaten to waste taxpayer dollars and delay universal connectivity
Satellite
Satellite connectivity enables broadband to reach distant and hard-to-reach locations.
SpaceX
Starlink Imposes $750 Surcharge on New Customers in Major Northwestern U.S. Cities
Residents in some parts of at least seven states hit with additional sign-up fees
SpaceX
ULA’s Atlas V Launches Second Batch of Satellites for Amazon’s Project Kuiper
Amazon now has 54 operational Kuiper satellites in orbit
SpaceX
SpaceX Rocket Being Tested in Texas Explodes
It marked the latest in a series of incidents involving Starship rockets.
SpaceX
Senators Propose Bill to Improve U.S. Space Industry Competitiveness and Efficiency
Goal is to streamline regulatory frameworks, foster innovation.
SpaceX
FCC Space Bureau Chief Bullish on LEO
Believes satellite can compete with fiber.
SpaceX
Starlink Expands Subscribers and Speeds
Elon Musk's satellite company announced 6 million subscribers globally.
Expert Opinion
J. Randolph Luening: What Does Tech-Neutrality Mean for BEAD?
Technologies besides fiber often fail to meet Priority Broadband Project requirements, even as defined by the June 6 policy notice.
Justice Department
Musk Could Lose Billions Depending on How Spat With Trump Unfolds
Musk's satellite internet company Starlink appears to also have benefited from Musk’s once-close relationship with the president.
Satellite
EU to Approve SES Acquisition of Intelsat, Sources Say
Satellite company still waiting on FCC approval.
SpaceX
Project Kuiper Ready for Second LEO Deployment
Starlink rival plans to launch new batch of Amazon satellites on June 13.
Homeland Security Department
SpaceX Accelerates GPS Satellite Launch, Aims to Boost Navigation Systems
The latest GPS III satellite enhances positioning accuracy and modernizes aging GPS constellation.
SpaceX
South Africa Denies Trying to Bend Rules to Give Musk's Starlink Preferential Treatment
Under South African law, foreign-owned companies are required to sell 30% of their subsidiaries to shareholders from historically disadvantaged groups in order to get a license.
Expert Opinion
Tim Stelzig: Creating a Lasting Solution for BEAD
Implicit in this structure is a recognition that states and territories are better positioned than the federal government to know what is an appropriate cost threshold for their citizens.
Alaska
Alaska Needs Fiber: Old Harbor CEO Makes the Case
CEO explains Alaska’s need for fiber.
SpaceX
3% Satellite Industry Growth, Despite Video Revenue Decline
The number of active satellites in orbit has exploded, from approximately 1,000 in 2014 to nearly 11,539 by the end of 2024.
