PORTLAND – Residents of Maine’s most rural areas will soon have access to ultra-high-capacity, high-speed broadband technology, thanks to the launch of Trailrunner Broadband Internet’s first high-speed wireless broadband network. Trailrunner provides critical internet access to key cities in Maine, including some in the most rural of areas. This expanded service will reach customers in eight counties, including Aroostook, Washington, Somerset, Hancock, Franklin, Penobscot, Piscataquis, and Oxford.
“Access to reliable cell service and broadband is critical to public safety, economic development, and conducting daily life,” said Maine Senate President Troy Jackson. “These technologies have become essential utilities, especially in a rural state like Maine.”
The existing Trailrunner network utilizes standard 4G LTE Cellular technology. Now, Trailrunner has selected Tarana Wireless, the world’s first manufacturer of next-generation fixed wireless access, to enable this new high-speed broadband service, which will meet and exceed the FCC’s expected minimum broadband performance requirements. Tarana’s high-speed broadband solution is built on an entirely new technology from the previous 4G LTE and 5G Non-Standalone networks, resulting in an ultra-high-capacity broadband product that is consistently faster and more reliable than traditional 4G. It also has lower latency, meaning data transmission is virtually instantaneous; has advanced built-in security controls; and can be deployed very quickly.
“We are proud to continue our commitment to delivering the best internet service to the communities we serve, especially those in extremely unserved and underserved rural areas,” said Robert Parsloe, CEO of Trailrunner Broadband Internet. “This brand-new technology has already been deployed to several of our customers, who have given us overwhelmingly positive feedback. Our goal remains the same: helping consumers receive the best broadband experience, whether they’re using the internet for remote learning, essential business communications, or a family movie night. We continue to make private investments, as rural communities have waited long enough. Everyone deserves to connect, so why wait any longer?”
The upgraded Trailrunner network was recently deployed in Dexter and will shortly expand to deliver unmatched performance and coverage to thousands of households in those eight counties throughout Maine.
Founded in 2019, Trailrunner Broadband Internet is a locally veteran-owned and operated broadband service provider. From its beginnings in Downeast Maine, Trailrunner has rapidly expanded its reach to 12 counties across Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont, playing a pivotal role in bridging the digital divide during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond. Dedicated to turning technology into a solution, Trailrunner proudly serves residential consumers and businesses in northern New England. Learn more by visiting www.mytrailrunner.com.
Tarana Wireless’s mission is to accelerate the deployment of fast, affordable internet access around the world. Through a decade of research and development and more than $400 million of investment, the Tarana team has created a unique next-generation fixed wireless access technology, instantiated in its first commercial platform, Gigabit 1. It delivers a game-changing advance in broadband economics in both mainstream and underserved markets, using either licensed or unlicensed spectrum. G1 started production in mid-2021 and has since been embraced by more than 200 service providers in 23 countries. Tarana is headquartered in Milpitas, California, with additional research and development in Pune, India. Learn more at www.taranawireless.com.
