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Starlink satellite internet now set up

 

TRYON—Residents in the community who are still unable to connect to the internet after the widespread outages caused by Tropical Storm Helene can now access public Wi-Fi at Tryon Town Hall.

The Tryon government announced yesterday that it now has a Starlink setup with satellite internet available at the Tryon Town Hall for anyone who needs to connect. The connection will be available for guests to access during regular business hours for at least the next three months, according to Town Planner Tim Daniels. 

“We think it would be helpful in the future for situations like what we’ve experienced after the storm, as well as downtown events like Tryon Midnight and Beerfest,” said Daniels.

The town says the Starlink setup was acquired thanks to the Polk County Community Foundation.