Digital Inclusion
SpaceX Asks to Shield Starlink from New York’s $15 Broadband Law
Starlink claims it serves 'fewer than 20,000 households' in the state, qualifying for an exemption.
Satellite
Satellite connectivity enables broadband to reach distant and hard-to-reach locations.
Affordability
Maine Announces Updates to Starlink, BEAD Programs
State has received just under 200 applications for LEO project in the first month
Satellite
FCC Framework Fuels Satellite-Terrestrial Partnerships
New FCC framework has fostered innovative partnerships between terrestrial and satellite operators.
LEO
Analyst: Starlink Expanding Service, ‘Light Years’ Ahead of Competition
Starlink has about 6,700 operational satellites in low Earth orbit.
12 Days of Broadband
A Big Launch Year for Low Earth Orbit Satellites
2024 marked the year LEOs went from experimental to expansive.
BEAD Data
Maine, New Mexico Want Starlink Part of the Mix: Balancing Trade-Offs and Concerns
Some of these locations may require $100,000 for a terrestrial wireline connection.
Satellite
NASA Conditionally Backs SpaceX’s Use of Very Low Earth Orbit Satellites
The approval hinges on ensuring safe operations near the International Space Station.
Election 2024
GOP Policy Experts Offer Views on a Trump NTIA
BEAD funds unlikely to be clawed back, one expert said.
Satellite
Trump Praises Starlink During Joe Rogan Podcast
Trump said Elon Musk's satellite-delivered Internet service saved lives.
Expert Opinion
To Withstand Emergencies Like Helene, Broadband Policies Need to Last
Going forward, we could mitigate risks by designing our networks with resiliency in mind.
Satellite
FCC Set to Enforce ‘All-In’ Video Pricing Rules
Rules will go into effect Dec. 19, 2024.
LEO
Eutelsat Launches 20 More OneWeb Satellites, With Boost from SpaceX
SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carried out the mission for Eutelsat.
Expert Opinion
Starlink Reveals the Government’s Problem of Picking Winners and Losers
The government has a history of preferencing government-owned networks at the expense of private alternatives.
Satellite
Biden Signs Bill to Speed FCC Review of LEO Satellite Launches
Commercial launches are expected to double by 2028, with the FAA projecting up to 338 launches.
Satellite
Starlink Passes 4 Million Subscribers Globally
Starlink is now active in more than 100 counties
Satellite
FCC Chair Wants More Competition to SpaceX's Starlink
The FCC's Space Bureau is helping competitors navigate the LEO satellite market.
