Cryptocurrency exchange Bitget has rolled out high-speed satellite internet to six schools in Surigao del Norte, Siquijor and Negros Oriental, connecting more than 7,300 students and over 100 teachers through its Blockchain4Youth program.

The deployment uses Starlink satellite technology to provide internet access to schools in remote island communities where connectivity has been limited or unavailable.

The recipient schools include Espoir School of Life and Lasala Integrated School in Surigao del Norte; Apo Elementary School and the Arts & Design Collective Dumaguete in Negros Oriental; and Siquijor State College and Siquijor Provincial Science High School in Siquijor.

School administrators said the installations marked their first experience with stable, high-speed internet, allowing teachers to move away from printed worksheets and access online learning materials.

Students can now use digital resources and interactive platforms that were previously inaccessible due to weak or nonexistent connections.

Bitget chief executive officer Gracy Chen said the project aims to improve access to digital tools for students in geographically isolated areas.

“This project is not just about connectivity — it’s about opportunity,” Chen said, noting that internet access is increasingly tied to education and employment prospects.