SpaceX has officially announced that it has made its Starlink internet service available in Haiti. Now residents of underserved areas and those living in rural areas will have access to the Internet, which is extremely important nowadays.
On Wednesday, SpaceX officially announced that Starlink is now available in Haiti. This is extremely important, as the country continues to experience a deep political crisis, hunger, and disease, which has engulfed millions of people. The Internet, which will provide access to information, will have a positive impact on the country.
SpaceX’s success in obtaining permission to operate Starlink in Haiti was revealed in November 2022. Resscop & Delaorte, Inc., the investment company that appears to have brokered the deal, announced that Starlink will be available in Haiti and will serve customers in rural and underserved areas. In a press release, the company wrote:
“The strongest assets of Haiti are the people. Today, the people in rural areas of Haiti do not have readily available access to the internet. With Starlink’s services, the people will be provided the opportunity to obtain reliable internet services … The future development of Haiti is in the hands of those who are empowered to support its ecosystem.”
In July 2022, the National Council of Telecommunications authorized SpaceX to commence a two-year pilot program in Haiti. Earlier that month, the neighboring Dominican Republic became the first Caribbean country to offer connectivity from Starlink on a commercial basis.
“Around the globe, Starlink has enabled communities in need to gain access to education, health services, enable remote work and provide critical communication support during natural disasters. With Starlink, rural and remote classrooms can reap the same educational benefits as those in urban areas. Farmers can leverage data-driven approaches to agricultural production, and fisherman can stay in contact with their family. When natural disasters strike, Starlink’s services can be deployed rapidly to support emergency responders and enable communication for those impacted.”
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