Defense Department
Voters to Decide if the Texas Home of SpaceX Should Become an Official City: Starbase
Most of the 283 people eligible to vote Saturday are employees of SpaceX or connected to the company.
Satellite
Satellite connectivity enables broadband to reach distant and hard-to-reach locations.
ITU
Building Better Broadband: Why LEO Satellites and Hybrid Solutions Work Best Together
Barely 19% of residents in underdeveloped regions have internet access.
SpaceX
Amazon Enters Satellite Internet Market with First Project Kuiper Launch
The mission was Amazon’s first full-scale deployment
Spectrum
Ligado Order’s Fifth Anniversary Sparks Pushback
Terrestrial network operations in the L-band could cause interference, coalition says
Defense Department
Chris Scharrer: Why Would SpaceX Need $20B from BEAD?
$3.5B can buy 6.4 million Starlink residential installations. Starlink is a practical short-term stopgap before fiber.
Amazon Leo
Project Kuiper Gets New April 28 Launch Date
Amazon ready to send 27 satellites to low-Earth orbit in its official constellation rollout.
Satellite
AT&T Planning FirstNet Direct-to-Cell Tests This Year
The carrier and AST SpaceMobile got approval to run the test on the satellite privider's BlueBird units.
Satellite
Reverse SpaceX Direct-to-Cell Power Level Waiver: EchoStar
The FCC allowed SpaceX to user higher power under its deal with T-Mobile.
SpaceX
House Bill Would Divert BEAD Funds Toward Satellite and Wireless Subsidies
Rep. Taylor has also pushed for satellites to be considered in Appalachian broadband grants.
SpaceX
Amazon Delays Kuiper Satellite Launch Due to Weather
The rocket, carrying 27 Kuiper satellites, was grounded due to weather conditions
SpaceX
Starlink and DOGE: The $42 Billion Conflict of Interest in Rural Broadband
This combination casts doubt on the government's ability to be truly 'technology neutral'.
Broadband Live
Broadband Breakfast on April 9, 2025 - Precision Agriculture and Connectivity
Join us as we explore the opportunities and challenges at the intersection of broadband and agriculture.
SpaceX
Starlink Becomes Punching Bag Amid Global Backlash to Trump Tariffs
Canada’s westernmost territory halts use of Elon Musk’s satellite service, ends presence on X, and pulls Tesla rebates in protest.
Satellite
Amazon Sets April 9 Launch Date for First Operational Kuiper Satellites
Project Kuiper aims to deploy a constellation of more than 3,000 low Earth orbit satellites
Expert Opinion
Jessica Dine: So You Want BEAD to Be Tech Neutral?
BEAD should use all technologies, but not all technologies are equal.
SpaceX
House Bill Could Open Appalachian Broadband Funds to Starlink
GAO study would evaluate whether the Appalachian Regional Commission should fund LEO providers.
