12 Days of Broadband
Broadband Breakfast Person of the Year: Elon Musk
In our view, without Musk’s support, Trump would not have won the presidency.
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.
Maine
Maine's Starlink Program Open for Applications
The state is looking to get service to 9,000 homes and businesses without any broadband.
BEAD
Sen. Ernst to DOGE: ‘Pull the Plug’ on BEAD Program
19 Senate Republicans voted for the BEAD program a part of the 2021 infrastructure law.
Expert Opinion
An Informed Citizens View of the Current Broadband Fiber Kerfuffle
We all need to reject the whiners, profiteers, naysayers, and just get to work.
FCC
FCC Approves SpaceX and T-Mobile's Direct-to-Cell Service
The agency deferred SpaceX requests to expand its constellation and waive power limit rules.
Social Media
Carr Links Section 230 Immunity to Acting in Good Faith
New incoming FCC chairman also wants to 'unleash America's space economy.'
RDOF
Carr: FCC Unlikely to Restore Starlink RDOF Subsidy
Agency denied Starlink $885 million in 2022.
New Mexico
New Mexico Official Wants $70 Million for Satellite Broadband
About 95,000 state locations would be eligible for free satellite equipment.
Justice
Senators Demand Probe into Musk’s Russia Phone Calls
This isn’t the first time Musk’s actions have raised concerns about SpaceX's alignment with U.S. interests.
Ontario
Ontario Awards $100 Million Internet Contract to Starlink
Program will offer broadband to 15,000 locations
Donald Trump
Levin: Elon Musk’s Growing Power Over U.S. Telecom Policy
Musk’s influence could drive changes to BEAD, spectrum policy, and the Universal Service Fund
Election 2024
Election Officials Knock Down Starlink Vote Rigging Conspiracy Theories
Some rural counties used Starlink technology during the 2024 race to access their electronic poll books.
Briefs
NTCA: Satellite Internet Not a Substitute for Wireline
Satellite differs from wireline on price, reliability, and security, trade group says.
Election 2024
Prominent Conservative Endorses Carr for FCC Chairman
Next FCC Chair must restore public trust and protect free speech, Brent Bozell said
Briefs
Amazon to FCC: Satellite ISPs Are The Real Deal
New 706 Report shouldn’t exclude satellite internet technology, tech giant says
