[beatgammit]

I don't really understand why they're trying to push 5g. 4g is pretty fast, and it's still not available everywhere. I'd much rather have more 4g than start another arms race for faster cell towers.

If the FCC pushes anything for wider access to fast internet, I think it should be in low orbit satellites, which offer alternatives for everyone instead of just people who live in cities (5g) or people who live in rural areas ($121M investment you talk about).

Are they doing anything related to satellite internet? I know SpaceX and OneWeb are developing tech in this space, and I would absolutely love an alternative to cellular networks for internet outside my house, and I think it's reasonable to invest in it in exchange for allowing ISP competition with a shared set of satellites.