Support Note from the PanAmazônia Association to Starlink and Elon Musk

 

The PanAmazônia Association deeply thanks Starlink and Elon Musk for the initiative to provide high-speed, low-cost internet to the Amazon region. This advancement is a historic milestone that has transformed the lives of millions in the Amazon, an area characterized by its isolation and logistical challenges due to its vast expanse.

Starlink is revolutionizing communication in the region, benefiting essential sectors such as transportation, education, healthcare, and agriculture. Connectivity has improved the safety and efficiency of transportation, provided access to online educational resources for rural and indigenous schools, and facilitated teleconsultations and the transmission of medical tests in hospitals. The population is also benefiting from online services for information, shopping, communication, and entertainment.

In addition to the direct benefits, Starlink is contributing to the sustainable development of the Amazon by enabling real-time monitoring of deforestation, natural resource management, scientific research, ecotourism, and countless other activities that depend on Internet connectivity.

The PanAmazônia Association strongly supports Starlink and Elon Musk and hopes that the company will continue to expand its coverage in the Amazon, establish partnerships with local institutions, and invest in terrestrial infrastructure to further enhance connectivity.

Elon Musk’s vision of the immense potential of the Amazon, as well as his commitment to the region’s prosperity and a more connected and sustainable future for all, is commendable.

THANK YOU VERY MUCH,

Belisário Arce

Executive Director

PanAmazônia Association