
LEO
Analyst: Starlink Expanding Service, ‘Light Years’ Ahead of Competition
Starlink has about 6,700 operational satellites in low Earth orbit.
LEO
Starlink has about 6,700 operational satellites in low Earth orbit.
BEAD
NTIA said it has significantly reduced barriers to participation by LEO satellite providers.
12 Days of Broadband
2024 marked the year LEOs went from experimental to expansive.
jake neenan
The discussion was part of Broadband Breakfast's '12 Days of Broadband' year-end coverage.
12 Days of Broadband
In our view, without Musk’s support, Trump would not have won the presidency.
BEAD Data
Some of these locations may require $100,000 for a terrestrial wireline connection.
Maine
The state is looking to get service to 9,000 homes and businesses without any broadband.
BEAD
19 Senate Republicans voted for the BEAD program a part of the 2021 infrastructure law.
Expert Opinion
We all need to reject the whiners, profiteers, naysayers, and just get to work.
FCC
The agency deferred SpaceX requests to expand its constellation and waive power limit rules.
Social Media
New incoming FCC chairman also wants to 'unleash America's space economy.'
RDOF
Agency denied Starlink $885 million in 2022.
New Mexico
About 95,000 state locations would be eligible for free satellite equipment.
Defense
This isn’t the first time Musk’s actions have raised concerns about SpaceX's alignment with U.S. interests.
Ontario
Program will offer broadband to 15,000 locations
Musk’s influence could drive changes to BEAD, spectrum policy, and the Universal Service Fund