SpaceX highlights more than 50,000 Starlink customers in the Dominican Republic

Santo Domingo.- President Luis Abinader held a working meeting Thursday with SpaceX executives and Technological Institute of the Americas (ITLA) authorities to discuss initiatives aimed at expanding connectivity and strengthening education through new digital technologies.

The meeting, held at the National Palace, highlighted the presence of more than 50,000 Starlink antennas across the Dominican Republic. Minister of the Presidency José Ignacio Paliza and ITLA Rector Jimmy Rosario also participated.

Rosario said the meeting focused on proposals submitted by SpaceX and follow-up to connectivity technology pilots already carried out by ITLA, including plans to test the Grok artificial intelligence platform with students.

He explained that the pilot would allow students to use Grok as an interactive tool to help manage assignments, monitor tasks, and develop critical reasoning rather than simply provide answers.

Rosario also said the government is considering additional Starlink pilot programs in schools and other locations without reliable internet access, with the goal of expanding connectivity and improving the use of technology in education.