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Starlink loses out on $886 million in rural broadband subsidies (www.theverge.com)
submitted 10 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]
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[–] [email protected] 11 points 10 months ago

I had a neighbor ask me about my Starlink. They said they had ViaSat and were posting $180 a month for a 2gb data cap with 2-3mb speeds and would have to purchase more for overages. Internet was a requirement because she worked from home. I used to have Hughesnet and they have the same structure.

Yes, Musk sucks, but Starlink has been a game changer for us rural folk.