Francisco is one of the leaders of the remote Itaquera community, located in one of the tributaries of the Rio Negro in the Brazilian Amazon.
Previously isolated from the outside world due to limited infrastructure and no connectivity, the community now has internet access through Starlink, giving them the ability to communicate, seek help in emergencies, and access educational resources online. This has opened up opportunities for learning, collaboration, and growth within the once-isolated community.
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 flood relief in New South Wales, Australia
After heavy flooding left parts of New South Wales, Australia with no phone or internet access, residents in remote areas were unable to communicate what they needed. A grassroots group of volunteers stepped up, including Australian pro surfer Mick Fanning. He used his social media to help get several Starlink kits to take to the cut-off commun...