Overview
- President Javier Milei announced the plan during his speech at the 138th Exposición Rural on Sunday, and the agreement was formalized by presidential spokesperson Adrián Ravier in later briefings.
- Starlink will donate 6,000 complete satellite kits and provide 24 months of its highest‑capacity prioritized service with up to 5 terabytes per month per school.
- ENACOM and its Universal Service Fund will cover installation, technical support, network monitoring and a third year of service, with the government’s contribution and Starlink’s donation totaling about US$22 million.
- The Secretaría de Educación will coordinate with ENACOM, provincial governments and municipalities to identify and georeference schools and to organize installations and ongoing support.
- The move builds on a 2024 regulatory opening for satellite operators and on a close political relationship between Milei and Elon Musk; it is expected to benefit hundreds of thousands of students but also raises operational questions about logistics and local capacity for high‑demand areas.