2024-10-10 18:27:56
The Biden administration has been actively working on expanding high-speed internet access through significant investments. The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law allocated $65 billion for broadband infrastructure, aiming to connect underserved and rural areas across the U.S. [Link] NEEDS_MORE_RATINGS(3-1-48) Author
2024-10-10 20:05:23
The BEAD program referenced had requirements the kept all solutions other than fiber from being used. [Link] The program the Starlink was to participate in was RDOF. Under this program the money must be spent where there was no service. Starlink was violating those rules [Link] NEEDS_MORE_RATINGS(7-0-31) Author
2024-10-10 20:48:22
The note by Gentle Tomato Lovebird does not explain WHY the FCC has de facto excluded any satellite solution when issuing bids, even if they are better suited to the goal. Adding unnecessary requirements is a very classical way to bias bids. NEEDS_MORE_RATINGS(12-1-2) Author
2024-10-10 22:38:44
No Note Needed NEEDS_MORE_RATINGS(12-0-4) Author