US EditionDespite War of Words, Trump May Funnel Billions to Musk's Starlink With BEAD Changes
- The Commerce Department announced critical reforms to the $42.5 billion BEAD program on Friday, shifting funding priorities across the US states.
- The reforms de-prioritize fiber and impose technology neutrality, forcing states to redo their plans and opening funding to satellite and terrestrial wireless providers.
- The changes rescind prior final approvals in Louisiana, Delaware, and Nevada, and remove requirements related to climate change, net neutrality, and affordability provisions.
- Critics warn these shifts will delay deployment, benefit Starlink with up to $20 billion in funding, and risk leaving rural areas with slower, costlier internet options.
- Howard Lutnick, the Commerce Secretary, praised the reforms for enabling more affordable nationwide connectivity, while critics contend that these changes could undermine both the quality and affordability of broadband services in rural areas.
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Morrisey pleased with new federal guidance on broadband
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WOWK) -- West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey says the state is well-positioned to move quickly on the new federal guidance when it comes to broadband. The Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program was put on pause by the Trump Administration back on March 5, prompting questions and concerns about federal funding needed for the project. West Virginia was previously allocated $1.2 billion for West Virginia Broa…
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US Unveils 'Critical Reforms' to Broadband Funding: Here's Why Some Hate the Plan
Changes to the BEAD program strip out the fiber preference for 'technology neutrality,' which could benefit satellite and wireless providers. Critics say the US has 'betrayed' rural America.
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