Dominican Republic and Spain launch satellite project to bridge digital gap

Madrid.- In a move to expand digital access and reduce inequality, the Dominican Republic signed a collaboration agreement with the Government of Spain and Spanish satellite operator Hispasat to explore the country’s participation in a shared telecommunications space infrastructure project. The memorandum was signed in Madrid by Guido Gómez Mazara, Chairman of INDOTEL, along with Spanish officials María Amparo López Senovilla and Pedro Duque.

The initiative will provide satellite-based internet coverage to remote and underserved regions of the country, promoting digital inclusion and technological independence. The project is part of a broader regional effort, with seven Latin American nations, including Colombia and Brazil, participating in preliminary development studies.

A binational Technical Roundtable will be established to assess connectivity needs, design inclusive public policies, and identify opportunities to develop local tech talent.  With support from Spain’s Ministry of Economy and the technical expertise of Hispasat, the project promises sustainable infrastructure to strengthen sectors like education, telemedicine, and e-governance, while fostering long-term national development.