Virginia Advances Toward Universal High-Speed Internet Amid Fiber and Wireless Challenges

Virginia's Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) is attempting to block SpaceX's Starlink from being classified as 'Priority Broadband' in the state's broadband expansion plan, citing concerns over signal reliability, network capacity, and terrain challenges. SpaceX argues that Virginia's decision is biased and that Starlink already effectively serves many locations in the state, claiming the process was unfair and not technology-neutral.