US EditionElon 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.
Insights by Ground AI
Does this summary seem wrong?
57 Articles
57 Articles
All
Left
7
Center
12
Right
1
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.
·Atlanta, United States
Read Full Article
Coverage Details
Total News Sources57
Leaning Left7Leaning Right1Center12Last UpdatedBias Distribution60% Center
Bias Distribution
- 60% of the sources are Center
60% Center
L 35%
C 60%
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
