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Ford Axes $100M Starlink Deal, Igniting Digital Divide Concerns

3/7/2025

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Ford Cancels Starlink Deal

Ontario Premier Doug Ford has permanently scrapped a $100 million deal with Elon Musk's Starlink, intended to deliver satellite internet to rural areas. This move, influenced by U.S. tariffs from President Trump, raises alarms among critics, particularly Indigenous leaders, who worry about the digital divide for remote communities. Additionally, Ford has prohibited U.S. firms from securing provincial contracts.

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SpaceX Defends Starlink

SpaceX's Starlink faces intense scrutiny as the FAA weighs replacing Verizon's $2.4 billion air traffic control contract with its service. Democrats worry this shift could favor Starlink, jeopardizing vital fiber broadband funding. In response, SpaceX emphasizes its commitment to enhancing, not overshadowing, current systems. The stakes are high for both technology and connectivity.

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Ford Cancels Starlink Deal

Ontario Premier Doug Ford has permanently scrapped a $100 million deal with Elon Musk's Starlink, intended to deliver satellite internet to rural areas. This move, influenced by U.S. tariffs from President Trump, raises alarms among critics, particularly Indigenous leaders, who worry about the digital divide for remote communities. Additionally, Ford has prohibited U.S. firms from securing provincial contracts.

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