Milei announces Starlink deal for 6,000 rural schools

Argentine President Javier Milei announced an agreement between Argentina's communications agency and Starlink to provide satellite internet to 6,000 rural schools. The service will be provided free for two years.

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Milei announces Starlink deal to bring satellite internet to 6,000 rural schools

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Argentine President Javier Milei announced an agreement between the National Communications Agency (Enacom) and Starlink to provide satellite connectivity to 6,000 rural schools that currently have poor internet access or no connection at all. The announcement was made on Sunday during the main event of the 138th International Livestock, Agriculture and Industry Exhibition in Buenos Aires.

Argentina’s Milei Strikes Starlink Deal for 6,000 Rural Schools

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Argentina’s Milei Strikes #Starlink Deal for 6,000 Rural Schools riotimesonline.com/milei-starli... Free service for two years. Will viable competitors be available at that time? "Each school will need a reliable power source and at least one person on site who can manage basic troubleshooting." Starlink donates 6,000 satellite kits and 24 months of free service to Argentina's rural schools under