"SpaceX argues that Louisiana's funding proposal violates the new grant rules, leading to $400 million in unnecessary taxpayer spending by prioritizing fiber providers over Starlink."
"SpaceX filed a complaint stating that Louisiana's proposal allocates only $7.75 million to Starlink for 10,327 locations, while proposing $499 million overall for fiber connectivity."
SpaceX is actively opposing Louisiana's plans to allocate broadband funding primarily to fiber service providers. In its filing, SpaceX criticized the proposal for favoring fiber over its satellite service, arguing that it received only $7.75 million to serve a fraction of the locations. The company claims this approach contradicts the recent federal guidelines established by the Trump administration that support broader technology choices. SpaceX estimates it could connect virtually all underserved households for significantly less funding, labeling Louisiana’s funding strategy as an unnecessary expenditure of taxpayer funds.
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