The close relationship between President Javier Milei and tech billionaire Elon Musk continues to solidify following official confirmation that the Argentine government will award Starlink the contract to provide internet connectivity to 6,000 rural schools across the country for at least three years.
The agreement between the National Communications Agency (in Spanish, ENACOM) and Starlink, which includes a joint investment of approximately US$22 million, was announced in late July.
Starlink will provide 6,000 satellite connectivity kits, which include two years of priority service, at an estimated cost of US$10 million.
The government will contribute the remaining US$12 million to fund installation, technical support, network monitoring, and the third year of service.
Once the third year is over, the provinces and municipalities that have joined the initiative will be responsible for covering the cost of Starlink’s corporate service.
