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Caroline County names IWISP and Starlink as options for areas excluded from 2023 grant
Summary
Sadler said Charlesburg addresses not included in the 2023 Verizon grant will be served by IWISP (construction early 2027, ~12 months) and that specific roads are scheduled for Starlink service while the county explores additional options.
David Sadler told the committee that addresses in the Charlesburg area excluded from the 2023 Verizon grant are slated to be served by IWISP, which "estimates construction to begin in early 2027" and that the IWISP project will take approximately 12 months to complete. He described this as the county’s approach for gaps left by the earlier grant.
Sadler also said addresses on Wrightsville Road, Smoots Road and Chase Street not included in the 2023 grant are currently scheduled to be serviced by Starlink while Caroline County explores other options to deliver improved broadband to these locations. He framed these measures as complementary to the grant-funded build and invited residents to follow the broadband page for updates.
