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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.

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House Bill Could Open Appalachian Broadband Funds to Starlink

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

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NTIA Nominee Roth Mostly Noncommittal on Key BEAD Issues

Roth offered no guarantees that states won’t have to restart BEAD subgrantee selections.

FCC

FCC Opens Inquiry into GPS Backup

Democratic Commissioner Anna Gomez criticized the agency's recent probes into media companies and ISPs.

Satellite

FCC Space Bureau Chief Highlights Role of LEO Satellites in Broadband Expansion

Bureau Chief Jay Schwarz outlined two key priorities: Modernizing licensing systems and ensuring adequate spectrum.

Mobile

Charter and Comcast Offering Emergency Satellite Messaging on Certain Android Phones

Verizon, who the cable giants have MVNO deals with, announced satellite texting on the same Android phones Wednesday.

FCC

Who Might Replace Geoffrey Starks at the FCC?

Trump’s next move could upend agency norms.

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New Mexico’s $70 Million Starlink Plan Not in State Budget

State broadband office requested $70 million last November for the Starlink project.