Summary
Senate Democrats accused the Trump administration of stalling $42 billion in broadband grants and redirecting funds toward Elon Musk’s Starlink by overturning Biden-era rules favoring fiber networks.
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick’s “tech-neutral” policy prioritizes cost over quality, potentially sidelining more reliable fiber infrastructure.
A May 30 letter warned delays could push projects back two years.
Trump also scrapped a separate $2.75 billion Digital Equity program, calling it “racist and illegal.” Critics say the moves undermine broadband expansion in rural and underserved communities.
Always heard about fiber rollout from att in my city. Been more than 10 years. Only the rich zip have gotten it. There isn’t even any rollout front those cities to the immediate surrounding communities. Zero effort from the telcos. There a more massive push for broadband through wifi.
By “rich zip” you’re referring to postal codes (“zip codes” in the USA) where rich people live, right?
Yes sir