FCC Commissioner criticizes government for wasting millions instead of partnering with Starlink for internet access.

FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr has criticized the government’s decision to not collaborate with SpaceX’s Starlink for rural broadband expansion, arguing that it leads to significantly higher costs. He claims that instead of leveraging Starlink’s capabilities, the government is spending millions more, raising the cost per rural location from approximately $1,300 to as much as $100,000.

🚨FCC COMMISSIONER: THE GOVERNMENT IS WASTING MILLIONS RATHER THAN WORKING WITH STARLINK@BrendanCarrFCC:

“In 2020, the FCC secured a commitment from Starlink to offer high-speed Internet to 640,000 rural locations for $1,300 per location in federal support.

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— Mario Nawfal (@MarioNawfal) September 13, 2024

Sources:

www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/40851361/republican-fcc-commissioner-alleges-double-standards-after-fcc-chair-jessica-rosenworcel-says-spacex

www.aol.com/news/fcc-chair-wants-more-competition-160056868.html

www.yahoo.com/tech/fcc-rejects-citizen-effort-revive-181246596.html