Rural America deserves dependable broadband | Pelican Post - Online Newspaper

Why Satellite Broadband Is Becoming a Bigger Part of U.S. Rural Connectivity Plans

Because fiber and fixed wireless can’t cover every corner of the country, states are increasingly turning to satellite broadband to reach the most challenging locations. Low-Earth orbit (LEO) providers like Starlink and Amazon Kuiper are being factored into BEAD strategies as practical solutions for areas where traditional infrastructure isn’t financially or logistically viable. Read the full article Why Satellite Broadband Is Becoming a Bigger …

Rural America deserves dependable broadband | Pelican Post - Online Newspaper

Nearly a century ago, President Franklin Delano Roosevelt led a campaign of bold investment to electrify rural America. Until recently, we were on track to do the same for broadband internet in this century. Before President Trump’s second term, our country was on the cusp of a breakthrough. Billions in federal funding was set to deliver reliable high-speed internet service to every corner of America — a major need for Louisiana especially, whic…