The Nebraska Farm Bureau (NEFB) has partnered with SpaceX to bring Starlink to farmers, ranchers, and rural communities in the state where traditional broadband options are limited.
According to the NEFB the partnership will bring quality internet service to farmers, ranchers, and residents in underserved parts of the state. To help get them started the NEFB will cover the first two months of service, which costs $120 per month. Customers will still have to pay the one-time hardware fee of $599.
In announcing the partnership, NEFB president Mark McHargue highlighted the challenges faced by rural households, farms, and businesses in accessing reliable high-speed internet, regardless of their proximity to major cities. Facing continued obstacles, McHargue said the NEFB took it upon themselves to address this issue and deliver connectivity to their rural members, bypassing regulatory obstacles and the high costs associated with fiber deployment.
“Internet access is a necessity in modern agriculture and for the continued success of the small towns our farmers and ranchers rely on daily. After extensive support and work on the process, Nebraska Farm Bureau is excited to work with Starlink. Starlink’s model of providing quality broadband in Nebraska is revolutionary. Working with Starlink will help ensure quality internet service is delivered to all areas of the state,” McHargue said.
SpaceX stands to benefit from this partnership by significantly expanding its customer base. The NEBF says they have over 55,000 member families throughout the state. To take advantage of this offer members simply have to visit the NEFB website and sign in to access the Starlink benefit and receive two months of free service.
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