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Howard Lutnick Advocates Starlink, Faces Broadband Concerns

3/26/2025

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Howard Lutnick, former Trump commerce secretary, is pushing for satellite internet, particularly Elon Musk's Starlink, to take precedence over traditional broadband. However, Evan Feinman, former rural broadband director, warns that this could lead to subpar service in the long run. Lutnick's remarks raise eyebrows, hinting at a potential bias towards Musk's rural internet ambitions.

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Howard Lutnick, former Trump commerce secretary, is pushing for satellite internet, particularly Elon Musk's Starlink, to take precedence over traditional broadband. However, Evan Feinman, former rural broadband director, warns that this could lead to subpar service in the long run. Lutnick's remarks raise eyebrows, hinting at a potential bias towards Musk's rural internet ambitions.