Virginian Petitions for SpaceX RDOF Reconsideration

Denying SpaceX participation in the rural digital opportunity fund (see 2312130004) effectively denied thousands of Virginians USF-funded internet access, a Virginia resident and retired E-rate consultant said in a docket 19-126 reconsideration petition posted Wednesday. Petitioner Greg Weisiger said many rural and insular locations, such as his home outside Richmond, are far from USF-funded roads or rights of way and thus burdened with high connection costs. Satellite installation costs are relatively low, he said.