Hughes’ novel solution: make carriers compete for subsidies | CommsDay

Hughes Network Systems corporate marketing vice president Arunas Slekys has solved the US broadband rollout dilemma. “Cash for Clunkers,” he told CommsDay, referencing the notorious auto industry stimulus, in which consumers received cash rebates for trading their old cars for newer models.

“Let people make the choice. The government didn’t decide what car you had to buy. They just offered a rebate program and they actually entrusted the dissemination of the funds through the dealerships, which is very wise, because that’s where the transaction closes...”