How Starlink satellite internet helped kids with virtual education during pandemic

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Published on March 5, 2021 5:00:08 PM ● Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P1CBZO9BvD8

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Starlink continues to help serve those with little to no internet access. SpaceX recently tweeted about students in Wise County, VA now able to access the internet all thanks Starlink.
In February, the Wise County Public School District in rural Virginia set up 45 families in their area with Starlink, giving them internet access at home. They plan to roll out the service for an additional 90 families, at no cost to them.

Before Starlink, approximately 40% of students and teachers in this district did not have at home internet access.

This is an interview with their Director of Technology, Scott Kiser, who really helps illustrate just how beneficial this technology is, even during its beta phase!