# Global expansion of remote digital connectivity

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/global-expansion-of-remote-digital-connectivity
> Updated: 2026-10-12T03:45:00.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

Efforts to expand digital connectivity in remote and underserved regions are advancing through the deployment of satellite and fiber optic technologies.

In Mozambique, the National Institute of Communications (INCM) is developing the ‘Internet para Todos’ (Internet for All) strategy. This initiative aims to bridge connectivity gaps in rural areas by evaluating satellite technologies and addressing factors such as connection quality, service costs, and digital literacy. The plan involves collaboration between the government, private sector, and academia to drive socioeconomic development in health, education, and agriculture.

Simultaneously, other regions are implementing large-scale infrastructure projects. In the Brazilian Amazon, the Norte Conectado Program has deployed 4,000 kilometers of fiber optic cables to provide high-speed internet for telemedicine and distance learning. In Lesotho, Vodacom has launched satellite connectivity solutions using low earth orbit technology to support businesses and public institutions. Additionally, in Namibia, Paratus has introduced high-speed internet via the OneWeb network to serve areas with limited terrestrial coverage, as part of a broader expansion across Southern Africa.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-12: Digital connectivity expands in Amazon, Lesotho, and Namibia

New fiber optic and satellite internet solutions are expanding digital access in the Amazon, Lesotho, and Namibia, targeting remote communities and businesses through high-speed connectivity.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/digital-connectivity-expands-in-amazon-lesotho-and-namibia

### 2026-10-07: Mozambique develops satellite strategy to expand internet access

Mozambique is developing the ‘Internet para Todos’ strategy, utilizing satellite technology to expand digital connectivity and improve internet access in rural and underserved regions.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mozambique-develops-satellite-strategy-to-expand-internet-access

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