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Chile school computer initiatives and Beca TIC rollout

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Chile’s nationwide effort to bridge the digital divide through school computer initiatives has expanded significantly through mid-2026. The Beca TIC 2026 program, backed by an investment exceeding 34 billion Chilean pesos, aims to distribute more than 96,000 new computers to seventh-grade students nationwide. The rollout officially commenced in Visviri, where the first set of laptops was handed to students at the Visviri Internado School. Subsequent distributions have reached the Los Andes province, with over 560 notebooks delivered, and the Arica and Parinacota region, which is slated to receive 1,264 devices. In and the Tarapacá region, more than 2,000 devices were distributed across Iquique and Alto Hospicio. region. By late August, JUNAEB extended the program to the Aysén Region, beginning with 240 students in Coyhaique, with a goal to reach 638 students Coyhaique. As of early September 2026, JUNAEB has reported significant progress in several other regions. In the region by mid-September. Parallel to Los Ríos Region, the state-led Beca TIC program, private-sector donations continue distribution process has concluded with the delivery of 2,542 computers, including final phases in Panguipulli and Lanco. These devices, which include one year of free internet, were primarily allocated to support rural public education students and remote schools. those with special educational needs. In Cabildo, the Indra Group, ACTI, and the IPYME network provided refurbished computers to Antofagasta Region, the Escuela Unidocente G-47 ‘El Guayacán’ as part of a circular-economy initiative. Additionally, Siemens Healthineers and Fundación Acrux donated program has reached an 87% completion rate, with 4,538 computers distributed to seventh-grade students. Despite recent weather events, the Escuela Rural Toquihue in Victoria rollout has extended to support academic performance Mejillones, Antofagasta, San Pedro de Atacama, and enrollment. Calama. All Beca TIC devices feature standardized specifications, including N150 processors, 128 GB SSDs, Full-HD screens, GPS anti-theft tracking, AI tools, and 12 months of free internet access access. Parallel to ensure equitable digital learning opportunities. the state-led Beca TIC program, private-sector donations continue to support rural and remote schools, such as the Escuela Unidocente G-47 ‘El Guayacán’ and Escuela Rural Toquihue.

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  1. 2026-09-05 17:56 UTC Chile school computer initiatives and Beca TIC rollout
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  3. 2026-08-01 03:44 UTC Chile school computer initiatives
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