Starlink broadband pilot targets rural 'not spots'
Farmers are being asked to sign up for a broadband trial run by Lincolnshire County Council.
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"This pilot will help us see whether satellite broadband could offer a real practical solution for farms and other rural businesses that struggle with poor connectivity."
— Paul Lock , Executive
"Today, so much farming depends on being connected, from paperwork and accounting, to livestock management, or simply everyday communication."
— Paul Lock , Executive
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Farmers are being asked to sign up for a broadband trial run by Lincolnshire County Council.
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