The FCC decided it wouldn’t be the “best” use of limited funds.

Starlink loses out on $886 million in rural broadband subsidies::The FCC reaffirmed a decision not to award Starlink a nearly $900 million subsidy for offering 100Mbps/20Mbps low-latency internet service in 35 states.

  • spudwart@spudwart.comEnglish
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    11 months ago

    They aren’t sustainable because they are de-orbiting but they’re also supposed to be low-cost and high speed.

    If the prices aren’t low-cost, and the speeds continue to decrease, it’s entire purpose is defeated.