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Maine Announces Updates to Starlink, BEAD Programs

State has received just under 200 applications for LEO project in the first month

Blake Ledbetter

Blake Ledbetter

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Maine Announces Updates to Starlink, BEAD Programs
Photo of Brian Allenby and colleagues, from MCA's Facebook

WASHINGTON, Jan. 17, 2025 – The Maine Connectivity Authority released Friday an update on its program to offer a free Starlink dish and installation to thousands of state residents.

MCA’s Senior Director of Program Operations Brian Allenby provided an update about the state’s Starlink program that began taking applications in December. The state is hoping to serve around 9,000 households that currently receive zero broadband, which is less than 1% of Maine’s population.

According to Allenby, the Starlink program received about 200 enrollment requests in the first month, coming from both online and telephone signups. The program will provide approved applicants with fully subsidized hardware (Starlink disk), free installation support, along with digital equity and inclusion resources to help people get online.

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