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It isn't a subsidy to Starlink, it's a subsidy to the end-users. Starlink wanted the contract, and arguably should have gotten it. Instead we've spent tons of t
by torstenvl 2y ago
It isn't a subsidy to Starlink, it's a subsidy to the end-users. Starlink wanted the contract, and arguably should have gotten it. Instead we've spent tons of taxpayer $$$$ and connected approximately nobody (except for the donated Starlinks used for emergency disaster relief in WNC).
- delfinom 2y agoThe steps of government subsidies: 1. Company raises prices of plans 2. Government gives subsidy to company 3. End user sees neigh benefit. 4. Government increases subsidy 5. Company raises prices of plans 6. End user sees neigh benefit. See also: College tuition death cycle