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 humans on Earth
These stories have been shared with us directly by users through the submission button on this website. We are grateful for each of them, as they demonstrate the wide variety of locations and purposes for which Starlink is being used in over 100 countries, and in many more markets, spanning all 7 continents and oceans. If you are a current user...
Internet from space for kids in Tierra Bomba
Pedro Salazar started Amigos Del Mar in 2010. It's an organization located on an island near Cartagena, Colombia. Before Pedro installed Starlink, a reliable internet connection was not available. Now he uses his own experience to explain to the kids what the internet is. He says, "Imagine Tierra Bomba is an island, and this small island is con...