SpaceX says states should dump fiber plans, give all grant money to Starlink
4 days ago
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- SpaceX is opposing state plans to expand fiber broadband in Louisiana, similar to its stance in Virginia.
- SpaceX claims Louisiana's proposal unfairly allocates 91.5% of funds to fiber providers, ignoring Starlink's lower-cost satellite option.
- The Trump administration's BEAD program rules favor a 'tech-neutral approach,' which SpaceX argues Louisiana is violating.
- Louisiana allocated $7.75 million to Starlink for 10,327 locations, while awarding $378 million to fiber consortiums.
- SpaceX alleges Louisiana's funding process was not competitive or compliant with federal rules, favoring fiber over satellite.