SpaceX Still Pushing to Slash High Cost Fund

SpaceX is pressing the Federal Communications Commission to reduce a broadband subsidy program that supports rural internet providers, as the company increasingly competes for subscribers. On Wednesday, SpaceX attorneys, including satellite policy chief Joseph Bissonnette, met with FCC staff to advocate for the change. The program currently covers 3.79 million locations, with 63 percent fiber and 22 percent satellite based on NTIA-approved plans.

Funding https://broadbandbreakfast.com/tag/funding/ SpaceX Still Pushing to Slash High Cost Fund The satellite company recovered its Starship rocket after a July test flight, and is looking to acquire some extra spectrum The satellite company recovered its Starship rocket after a July test flight, and is looking to acquire some extra spectrum WASHINGTON, Aug. 28, 2026 – SpaceX is still pushing federal regulators to slash a broadband subsidy that supports rural ISPs it’s increasingly competing with for subscribers. On Wednesday three SpaceX attorneys, satellite policy chief Joseph Bissonnette , met with staff from the Federal Communications Commission to press their case. Join Broadband Breakfast at the AI Infrastructure Summit in Santa Clara, Calif. The program’s 3.79 million locations are set to 63 percent fiber and 22 percent satellite, based on NTIA-approved plans “This is one of those bills that quietly became a big one,” said doxo CEO Steve Shivers. But his firm’s cable price survey failed to note data-mobile-video bundles or the $82.99 price of You Tube TV At least one major provider has already changed how it displays labels ahead of the deadline. America250 / Telecom150 Be part of the broadband community. Breakfast Club access through December 31, 2026—at least three months—with no automatic renewal. Everything in Breakfast Club, plus an in-person seat for “250 Years of American Independence & 150 Years of American Telecommunications” on Thursday, October 1, 2026. Secure paid checkout is provided by HubSpot. Paid passes DO NOT renew automatically. Complete your secure one-time payment without leaving Broadband Breakfast. Complete your secure one-time payment without leaving Broadband Breakfast.