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Ex-Director Warns Starlink Could Hinder Rural Internet Access

3/29/2025

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Evan Feinman, the former director of the BEAD program, raised concerns over funding satellite internet services like Starlink, claiming they could obstruct rural high-speed internet access. He pointed out that Starlink's performance and pricing fall short of BEAD standards, urging a fiber-first strategy to truly enhance broadband connectivity in underserved regions.

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Evan Feinman, the former director of the BEAD program, raised concerns over funding satellite internet services like Starlink, claiming they could obstruct rural high-speed internet access. He pointed out that Starlink's performance and pricing fall short of BEAD standards, urging a fiber-first strategy to truly enhance broadband connectivity in underserved regions.