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LETTER: Broadband program is a waste of money

The federal Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment (BEAD) Program allocated $42 billion nationally to connect underserved areas — including $417 million for Nevada. This is another glaring example of government waste, fraud, and abuse (Wednesday editorial).

Solutions already exist. For instance, Starlink — a satellite-based service — can provide immediate high-speed internet to remote regions for a fraction of the cost of building new infrastructure. Monthly plans run around $90, plus equipment fees, and setup is straightforward.

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