Subsidized Internet for Vacant Homes

[In this case, the internet is a series of tubes to nowhere.]
Adak Island is 1,200 miles from Anchorage, and all but deserted since its naval base closed in 1997. Nevertheless, it receives government-subsidized internet service at a cost of over $340,000 a year. And it seems not a single person is using it.

We know this because we flew to the island in June and visited every building the company itself told regulators it serves. We knocked on every door. Talked to every person we could find.

Not a single one told us they subscribe to the island’s subsidized internet service.

What an incredible waste of money.

Link: https://www.propublica.org/article/adak-island-alaska-internet-subsidy-fcc