The American company Starlink has delivered a new batch of 100 satellite internet terminals to the government of Armenia in order to improve access to stable internet connectivity in remote regions of the country. The delivery was announced by the Minister of High-Tech Industry, Mkhitar Hayrapetyan, who noted that the equipment has already arrived in the country and will soon be installed in educational institutions where the lack of reliable internet access is particularly acute.

According to the minister, the terminals will primarily be installed in schools located in mountainous and hard-to-reach areas where traditional telecommunications infrastructure remains underdeveloped. The main goal of the project is to provide students and teachers with access to modern digital educational platforms, online courses, and distance-learning tools. Authorities emphasize that the initiative is aimed at reducing the “digital divide” between the capital and the regions, which remains one of the key development challenges for rural areas.

Cooperation with Starlink is part of a broader national digital transformation program. The satellite internet service officially began operating in Armenia in the spring of 2025 after receiving the necessary radio-frequency permissions and telecommunications licenses. With the launch of the system, the country became roughly the 130th territory worldwide where this type of high-speed satellite connectivity is available.

Experts note that the introduction of satellite technologies could play an important role for countries with challenging terrain such as Armenia, where building fiber-optic infrastructure in mountainous areas requires significant investment. Thanks to its low-Earth-orbit satellite network, users can access the internet independently of ground infrastructure, making the technology particularly valuable for rural and border communities.

Another factor strengthening the partnership is the company’s financial participation. According to government officials, the service for the delivered terminals will be covered by Starlink during the first year of operation, allowing the project to launch without placing additional pressure on the state budget.

 

Analysts believe that the expansion of satellite internet could strengthen Armenia’s position as a regional technology hub. In addition to the education sector, such systems could potentially support startups, remote work, telemedicine, and digital public services in rural communities. As the country continues to digitize its economy, authorities view the development of satellite connectivity as an important element in strengthening national digital infrastructure and improving the resilience of communication networks.

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06.03.2026 09:13