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Freeman [soylentnews.org] writes:

https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2020/09/spacex-starlink-brings-internet-to-emergency-responders-in-wildfire-areas/ [arstechnica.com]

SpaceX Starlink is providing Internet access to Washington state emergency responders in areas ravaged by wildfires. The group has deployed seven Starlink user terminals [arstechnica.com] (i.e. satellite dishes) since it began using the service in early August, as CNBC reported [cnbc.com] yesterday:

        "I have never set up any tactical satellite equipment that has been as quick to set up, and anywhere near as reliable" as Starlink, Richard Hall, the emergency telecommunications leader of the Washington State Military Department's IT division, told CNBC in an interview Monday.

Previously:
SpaceX Seeks FCC Broadband Funds, Must Prove It Can Deliver Sub-100ms Latency [soylentnews.org]
SpaceX Starlink Speeds Revealed as Beta Users Get Downloads of 11 to 60Mbps [soylentnews.org]

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