The satellite internet provider’s owner, SpaceX, argues that the state’s broadband office should have approved more of its applications for federal broadband funding.
Tad Dickens
Tad Dickens is technology reporter for Cardinal News. He previously worked for the Bristol Herald Courier and The Roanoke Times and likes to bang on his drums when he can. Reach at tad@cardinalnews.org or 540 293-6018.
Posted inCulture
Now on I-81: Beaver Nuggets, brisket and that Buc-ee’s mystique
Convenience stores and eateries in the new travel center’s Rockingham County neighborhood report that they’re reaping the benefits, too. “They’re getting more of the tourists,” one said. “We’re getting more of the locals.”
Posted inEconomy
Virginia’s federal broadband plan should cover entire state, save $200 million, governor says
Less than two months after a federal rules change upended the process, the state’s Department of Housing and Community Development has published its recommendations for Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment awards and locations. The document includes proposed awards to Elon Musk’s satellite service, Starlink.
Posted inEconomy
Federal appeals court rules that railroad industry group has standing to sue Virginia over a broadband crossings law
The Association of American Railroads filed suit against the state soon after the General Assembly enacted a law governing the costs and timing of internet service providers’ use of railway properties for fiber-optic cable crossings.
Posted inEconomy
Effort to bring high-speed internet to rural America has a new wrinkle: a push toward Starlink
The Trump administration has changed broadband expansion rules to shift away from fiber-optic cable and toward low Earth orbit satellite systems such as Elon Musk’s Starlink. The two technologies have significant differences.
Posted inLocal
Rocky Mount mayor’s legal case concludes with sealed settlement
Holland Perdue faced a complaint from opposing counsel in a court case that was not related to his position on the town council.
Posted inLocal
Floyd County administrator resigns
Linda Millsaps had been on the job since March 2021.
Posted inRedbird
Taking root: Controlled environment agriculture and vertical farming looking up in rural Virginia
It’s an industry that’s also an ongoing experiment. Here’s an in-depth look at how rural Virginia’s climate and scientific resources are enabling a new way of growing food.
Posted inEconomy
Trump administration changes funding rules for broadband expansion
The Biden-era Broadband Equity Access and Deployment program prioritized fiber over wireless options including satellite. New rules from the Trump administration put satellite service on an equal footing.
Posted inEconomy
TechNite celebrates 25 years with awards to leaders, innovators
In a celebration at Virginia Tech, the Roanoke Blacksburg Technology Council inducted recently retired Carilion Clinic CEO Nancy Howell Agee into its Hall of Fame.
