Starlink Tries to Block Virginia’s Plan to Bring Fiber Internet to Residents

Starlink fights back against Virginia broadband recommendation

Satellite broadband provider SpaceX is demanding that Virginia redo its final proposal for a federally funded deployment project, in favor of its Starlink internet service. The state’s Department of Housing and Community Development, which administers broadband deployment, published its Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment awards program recommendations last week. It proposed $613 million in federal funding, which Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s office…

SpaceX says Virginia unfairly favored fiber over satellite in BEAD proposal

SpaceX claimed Virginia purposefully excluded Starlink from competing on equal footing for bids on more than 95% of eligible build locations.

Starlink tries to block Virginia’s plan to bring fiber Internet to residents

SpaceX urges Trump admin to reject Virginia’s broadband grant proposal.

SpaceX Slams Virginia for Overlooking Starlink in State's Broadband Funding

SpaceX is calling on Virginia to revise its BEAD funding proposal. The company is also urging the Commerce Department to intervene and reject the state's plan.

SpaceX Protests Virginia's $613M Broadband Plan, Pushes $60M Starlink Fix

SpaceX has launched a sharp protest against Virginia’s ambitious $613 million broadband expansion plan, accusing state officials of sidelining its Starlink satellite service in favor of costlier fiber-optic alternatives. In a letter to regulators, the company claims the state’s approach represents a “massive waste of federal taxpayer money,” potentially delaying high-speed internet access for thousands of rural residents while inflating costs un…

SpaceX: NTIA Should Reject Virginia's BEAD Plan

WASHINGTON, August 14, 2025 – Elon Musk just picked a new fight – with a Republican. Earlier, it was President Trump over the big budget bill. Now, it is Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin over a massive broadband subsidy program. See SpaceX Comment to Virginia Available to Breakfast Club Members Access SpaceX's comment to Virginia - Become a Breakfast Club Member! Access SpaceX's comment to Virginia Can't see the premium document? Join the Breakfas…