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FCC's Brendan Carr on Starlink subsidy revocation, China's internet ambitions, and TikTok | E1870

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Regulatory Scrutiny and Funding Controversies Surrounding Starlink

This chapter examines the FCC's controversial decision to revoke nearly $1 billion in subsidies for Starlink, aimed at improving internet access in rural areas. It explores the regulatory challenges faced by Elon Musk, the implications of political discourse, and the disparity between government reliance on Starlink for military use and the funding reassessment.

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