"The short version? Our findings suggest that while Starlink might offer 'good enough' access to unserved locations, it is not currently a scalable solution for digital inclusion in more urban areas."
"Its performance and affordability decrease as subscriber density increases, limiting its role in more populated areas. These areas are also more likely to be served by a different provider with potentially better performance."
The Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment Program transitioned to a tech-neutral approach, allowing satellite solutions like Starlink. Starlink received $738.8 million in BEAD grants for 476,000 locations. However, Opensignal's findings indicate that Starlink struggles with performance, capacity, and affordability, particularly in urban areas. While it may provide adequate access in unserved locations, it is not a scalable solution for digital inclusion in more populated areas, where other providers may offer better performance. Ookla's report presents a more favorable view of Starlink's urban performance.
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