The Trump administration announced a significant overhaul of a $42 billion federal grant program designed to enhance high-speed internet access across the U.S., shifting towards a tech-neutral approach. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick outlined plans to eliminate previous regulations favoring fiber-optic broadband, created under the Biden administration, which are perceived as hindrances. These changes are expected to create a more competitive landscape, particularly benefiting Elon Musk's Starlink satellite service. The initiative aims to remove barriers to construction and connectivity, focusing on extending internet access to remote areas, which was a primary goal of the Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment Program established in 2021.
The Trump administration's overhaul of the $42 billion federal grant program aims to expand high-speed internet access and remove barriers to fund distribution.
The new tech-neutral approach will facilitate competition, particularly benefiting satellite internet services like Musk's Starlink, which had faced restrictions under previous regulations.
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