Get the latest tech news
Trump administration tells Pa., other states to shift broadband focus to cheaper options like Starlink
Critics say the changes prioritize “short-term gain over long-term benefits” for the federal broadband program.
Focusing on projects with the lowest up-front cost, Ali said, risks repeating the mistakes of previous federal broadband efforts, which he argues have routinely settled for “good enough” service at the expense of long-term benefit. It can cost hundreds of thousands of dollars and years of construction to connect some rural locations with fiber, said Steve Schwerbel, director of state advocacy at the Wireless Internet Service Providers Association. They also water down a requirement that internet service providers offer a subscription option that is affordable for low-income residents, and prohibit states from considering the rates a company will charge when scoring applications.
Or read this on r/technology
