Broadband Access

Ontario Cancels $100M Starlink Contract: Costs and Concerns Unanswered

Ontario has officially terminated its $100-million contract with Starlink, but the province has not disclosed the cost of exiting the agreement. The contract, intended to bring high-speed internet to 15,000 residents in rural and northern Ontario, was canceled in response to U.S. tariffs imposed by former President Donald Trump. Premier Doug Ford initially threatened cancellation due to Musk’s support of Trump and subsequent anti-Canadian statements. The opposition has called for a new plan to deliver high-speed internet to those who were promised it, expressing concern over the handling of taxpayer funds.

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Trump’s “Woke” War Cripples Rural Internet Access, Backfires on MAGA Voters

The Digital Equity Act allocated significant funding to expand broadband access in underserved communities across both red and blue states. Republican-led state governments actively sought and submitted proposals for these funds, specifically targeting rural areas. However, despite initial approvals, substantial funding remains unapproved. Former President Trump’s actions threaten to block these remaining funds, potentially leaving many states, including those with Republican leadership, without crucial internet infrastructure investments.

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