Southern Mexico

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• Rural connectivity in Mexico

  Capacity Mexico Connect

  Rural Mexico faces severe internet connectivity gaps, with only 66% of rural residents having regular access compared to 85.5% in urban areas. LEO satellite technology, particularly Starlink's $89.8 million contract to provide free internet through 2026, is emerging as a solution to reach remote southern regions like Oaxaca and Chiapas. Competition from AWS Project Kuiper and OneWeb is accelerating deployment across the country.