Internet Competition and Geopolitical Concerns

This chapter explores the competitive landscape of internet services, focusing on emerging players like Starlink and concerns over China's StarNet initiative. It also delves into the implications of platforms like TikTok on U.S. democracy, highlighting issues of foreign influence, data manipulation, and the call for legislative action.

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FCC commissioner Brendan Carr joins Jason to discuss the revocation of Starlink's $900 million FCC subsidy (2:41), the satellite internet race (15:00), concern over TikTok's connections to the CCP (29:00), and more!

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(0:00) FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr joins Jason

(2:41) The FCC's decision to revoke Starlink's subsidy and its implications

(6:00) Consumer experience and reliability of Starlink's service

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(8:01) The digital divide, subsidies for rural areas, and the transition from implicit to explicit subsidies

(10:55) Analysis of consumer behavior and potential consequences of the FCC's decision

(15:00) The government's broadband initiative, Amazon's position in the satellite internet race, and the Biden administration's relationship with Elon Musk

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(23:03) The emergence of 5G, the potential impact of more satellite internet providers, and China's global internet provider ambitions

(29:00) TikTok's influence, possible manipulation, and the federal government's handling of it (34:33) Northwest Registered Agent - Get a 60% discount on your next LLC at http://northwestregisteredagent.com/twist (35:32) 2023 is the prime time to start a company - don't let your million-dollar idea collect dust! Go to https://www.founder.university/ to apply today!

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Links:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Belt_and_Road_Initiative

https://www.cfr.org/backgrounder/chinas-massive-belt-and-road-initiative

https://www.internetforall.gov/programs

https://www.businessinsider.com/spacex-rocket-blast-craters-started-fire-incinerated-land-crabs-report-2023-8#:~:text=SpaceX rocket explosion left craters,blue land crabs%2C" report says&text=The environmental damage caused by,explosion in April shocked officials

https://wpde.com/news/nation-world/ftc-wants-elon-musk-to-release-identities-of-all-journalists-who-were-given-access-to-twitter-files

https://www.theverge.com/2022/8/29/23327765/tesla-nlrb-ruling-union-busting-black-shirt-policy

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