Roberto, a fisherman from Isla Natividad off the coast of Baja California Sur, has integrated Starlink into his community’s abalone fishing industry, bringing new opportunities to the island.
Starlink allows Roberto to stay connected while out at sea, supporting more efficient fishing operations and facilitating the export business. It has also given his family greater access to education, healthcare information, and entertainment, bridging the gap between their remote island and the rest of the world.
Internet from space for students in rural New Mexico
In Cuba, New Mexico, there was no existing infrastructure for internet access. The local population is sparse, the budget was limited, and tribal, federal and state agencies couldn’t agree on a plan to install the traditional fiber optic cables that would be needed to get the community online. Then, the Covid-19 pandemic hit, and educators in t...
Internet from space for Navajo Nation
Navajo Nation families in Coconino County, Northern Arizona used to have drive several miles to get internet. Parents of these families had to scramble to find neighbors with wifi so their children could use it to complete their homework. It wasn’t easy or tenable, and students were at risk of falling behind. That’s why when Starlink kits were ...