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by wmf 21 days ago
s1artibartfast is correct; Starlink was awarded RDOF money that was later rescinded.
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s1artibartfast 20 days ago
It was a controversy because the program specified were for 2025, but the FCC rescinded in 22' with justification that SpaceX was unlikely to meet the future goal.

This was viewed within the context of the ongoing Biden-Musk fued, which included Tesla exclusion from EV manufacturer meetings and alleged FAA approval slowdowns for SpaceX.

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grahamburger 21 days ago
Ah, fair. I read BEAD in another comment and conflated the two.
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inemesitaffia 20 days ago
BEAD still hasn't been spent.
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