Eighteen Starlink access points are already live in Paraguay’s Chaco region, bringing first-time internet service to remote schools and health centers in Presidente Hayes and Boquerón.
The rollout stems from a late-2025 agreement with Paraguay’s government and state telecom COPACO to install up to 500 rural access points by the end of 2026.
Early sites are delivering at least 200 Mbps, with some indigenous community schools reaching 280 Mbps—far above typical connectivity available to rural institutions in the region.
The new links support digital education programs, the government’s Zero Hunger initiative, and health centers’ access to Paraguay’s national Health Information System.
Starlink won its Paraguayan operating license in October 2023, and the next test is whether it can install the remaining 482 sites across harder-to-reach interior areas this year.
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Paraguay’s Digital Leap: Starlink’s 500 Access Points Target, Rural Inclusion, and the Road to Sustainable Development
Overview
Paraguay is making a major digital leap by rolling out the nationwide Starlink project, aiming to install 500 internet access points by the end of 2026. This government-led initiative focuses on public institutions and prioritizes communities that have long been overlooked by commercial providers. As of June 2026, 18 access points have already been deployed, showing tangible progress. The project is designed to strengthen Paraguay’s connectivity infrastructure and support its transition to greater digitalization, with the ultimate goal of bridging the digital divide and ensuring more inclusive access to essential services across the country.