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West Va. Labor Leader Wants BEAD to Support Fiber Build

Local CAW executive says fiber means local jobs

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Former BEAD Director: Trump Admin Could Squander Once-in-a-Generation Fiber Broadband Investment

Proposed changes could raise LEO participation to 50–70% in some states, Feinman said.

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Local Officials in West Va. Want Fiber, not Satellite, from BEAD

Fiber offers more benefits to residents, the Grant County Commission said.

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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.

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.

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American Partnering with Viasat and Intelsat on In-flight Wi-Fi

United has a deal with Starlink, and Delta is partnered with Viasat and Hughes

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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.

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Amazon Delays Kuiper Satellite Launch Due to Weather

The rocket, carrying 27 Kuiper satellites, was grounded due to weather conditions

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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'.

Defense Department

FCC to Vote on Revamping Satellite Rules, 37 GHz Framework

The agency's next meeting is on April 28.

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.

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Tom Reid: Common-Sense Solutions to Closing the Digital Divide in Rural America

The BEAD investment offers great hope to rural America where we have been stuck in the digital divide since the beginning of the Internet age.

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United to Launch Starlink Wi-Fi in May

Installations will begin immediately, with United aiming to equip 40 regional aircraft per month

Expert Opinion

Jessica Dine: So You Want BEAD to Be Tech Neutral?

BEAD should use all technologies, but not all technologies are equal.

SpaceX

Iowa Urged to Prioritize Fiber Ahead of Arrival of $415 Million in BEAD Money

Wulfsen argued that fiber is a better long-term investment than satellite.

SpaceX

House Bill Could Open Appalachian Broadband Funds to Starlink

GAO study would evaluate whether the Appalachian Regional Commission should fund LEO providers.