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Elon Musk’s Starlink could soon tap into $42 billion federal program: Report

The Commerce Department's new rules could allow Starlink to participate in a federal $42 billion grant program aimed at providing high-speed internet to underserved areas of the U.S.
Starlink has faced challenges securing government contracts for rural internet service, including a rejected $885 million bid under a separate program.
Musk criticized the current communication system for airlines, suggesting Starlink could offer better service while calling for privatization of inefficient government services.
Previously, the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment program favored fiber-optic services, which excluded satellite options like Starlink.

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Ars Technica

Starlink benefits as Trump admin rewrites rules for $42B grant program

Trump admin decides fiber Internet won’t be prioritized in BEAD grant program.

4 hours ago·United States

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Hastings Tribune

Fly Alliance Hand Selected to Become One of the Few Official Starlink Authorized Dealers

ORLANDO, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mar 6, 2025-

5 hours ago

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Wall Street Journal

Commerce to Overhaul ‘Internet for All’ Plan, Expanding Starlink Funding Prospects

Agency plans changes that will make Elon Musk’s satellite-internet service eligible for more rural broadband funding

5 hours ago·New York, United States

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CNN

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Elon Musk’s Starlink business could soon tap into $42 billion federal program

The Commerce Department has changed its rules in a way that could open the door for Starlink, Elon Musk’s satellite internet service, to become part of a federal $42 billion grant program to bring high-speed service to rural and poor areas of the United States.

8 hours ago·Atlanta, United States

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Engadget

Musk's Starlink stands to benefit from changes to a broadband equity program

The US Department of Commerce announced changes to 2021's Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program.

11 hours ago·United States

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StateScoop

Commerce Dept. revamping broadband program after ‘woke’ Biden-era mandates

Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said he's “ripping out” the “pointless requirements” inserted by former President Joe Biden into the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment program.

23 hours ago

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