The FCC decided it wouldn’t be the “best” use of limited funds.

Starlink loses out on $886 million in rural broadband subsidies::The FCC reaffirmed a decision not to award Starlink a nearly $900 million subsidy for offering 100Mbps/20Mbps low-latency internet service in 35 states.

    • Ilovethebomb@lemm.eeEnglish
      12·
      11 months ago

      The typical lifespan is 5-7 years, so 2400 per year at worst.

      You don’t really do math, do you?

      • echo64@lemmy.worldEnglish
        1·
        11 months ago

        It’s one year. Their goal is 5 years, but it’s one year because they haven’t hit their goal. Starlink hasn’t even been active for five years yet. This is embarrassing for you.