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Ferries in Orkney Bring Ultrafast Broadband to Passengers via Starlink

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The Scottish Futures Trust has announced that thousands of tourists and travellers in the remote archipelago of Orkney (Northern Scotland) are set to benefit from “complimentary ultra-fast internet access“, which comes after three local ferries were upgraded to harness Starlink’s global LEO satellite broadband network – supporting onboard WiFi. The upgrade will also benefit ferry staff via enhanced operational efficiency, including improved back…

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Orkney ferry passengers get ultra-fast internet connection thanks to Starlink trials

Orkney ferry passengers are getting ultra-fast internet speeds on their journeys thanks to ‘ground-breaking’ trials of the Starlink satellite communications platform. Visitors to the islands are benefiting from a government-funded digital connectivity pilot which has seen three vessels equipped with terminals that allow for continuous, uninterrupted web connections. This advanced satellite-based service enables passengers to work while traveling…

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