Isabela plans STARLINK rollout to 600 public schools
STARLINK manifests presence Antennas are seen at the booth of US satellite internet service provider Starlink during an international trade show for consumer electronics and home appliances in Berlin.
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The provincial government plans to distribute an initial batch of 600 Starlink satellite internet units to public schools, aiming to improve teachers’ and students’ access to online learning resources.
Governor Rodito T. Albano has asked barangay officials to identify a school in each community that needs the service. “Hinihimok ko ang barangay officials na magbigay kayo ng isang school na gustong lagyan ng Starlink satellite internet,” Albano said.
The satellite-based service is intended to extend internet connectivity to areas where conventional broadband infrastructure may be limited. With internet access, teachers could use the province’s electronic library, consult online references and incorporate digital materials into lessons.
Albano also plans to install television sets in classrooms so teachers can use educational videos and other multimedia resources as supplementary learning tools.
The initiative aims to expand access to digital learning materials for students across the province.