Maine Connectivity Authority aims to provide internet to the last approx. 1.5% without it by using Starlink | Local News [Video]

STATEWIDE — According to the Maine Connectivity Authority (MCA) there are an estimated nine thousand locations across the state still going without connectivity service of any kind. But starting in mid-November, they’re looking to change that.

A recent SpaceX launch showed them putting over a dozen of its Starlink satellites into our Earth’s orbit. Starlink is a subsidiary of SpaceX. According to the MCA, satellites like those could help provide internet, service, and technology connection to some of Maine’s most rural areas.

“This is an opportunity for folks around the state at some of the hardest to reach most rural locations to have access and the option for internet connection,” said Brian Allenby, Senior Director of Program Operations for MCA. “These are locations that don’t have access to any kind of internet option right now. Not even an old, slow, unreliable connection.”

There are an estimated 9,000 locations in Maine going without …