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Alaska's Wasted Internet Subsidy | Anchorage News

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Alaska’s remote Adak Island is getting a $340,000 annual internet bill for empty, crumbling Navy base houses—while locals use cheaper, faster Starlink. Federal subsidies meant to bridge the digital divide are being wasted on unused service, even as shady telecom companies, including one owned by a felon, keep getting paid. The FCC ignored red flags for years, letting taxpayer money vanish into inefficiency and fraud. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/4a6f0939869d7e65

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