By Mandisa Rasmeni
Paratus has announced the launch of Paratus EduLINK, a new connectivity solution designed to provide fast, reliable internet to schools in underserved and remote regions.
With the campaign message 鈥楨mpowering Education, Anywhere鈥, Paratus EduLINK leverages Starlink鈥檚 Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite technology. This initiative aims to ensure that no school is too remote and no learner is left behind due to a lack of internet access.
鈥淭he EduLINK package delivers high-speed internet to qualifying schools in Botswana, Eswatini, Kenya, Mozambique, Malawi, Rwanda, and Zambia, offering 2TB of Priority Data per month, followed by a generous data buffer, to support seamless online learning and digital resource access,鈥 they added.
Paratus said they have been active in the education sector for almost seven years through their partnership with Eduvision in Namibia.
鈥淏y providing GEO satellite infrastructure and technical support, we have helped empower more than 12,000 learners and 471 teachers with real-time, interactive digital learning across the country. The positive impact on the results measured over time has been remarkable, significantly enhancing learner engagement, comprehension, and academic performance and demonstrating the transformative power of consistent digital access in education,鈥 they emphasised.
Executive Chairman of Paratus Group, Barney Harmse, said Paratus EduLINK is not just about connectivity; it is about creating equal access to education. 鈥淲e are proud to bridge the digital divide for thousands of learners who deserve the same opportunities as anyone else, no matter how remote their location,鈥 he added.
Paratus further said Starlink鈥檚 advanced satellite constellation enables true broadband performance, delivering high bandwidth, low latency, and resilience even in areas lacking traditional infrastructure.
鈥淲ith Paratus EduLINK, schools can unlock online learning, teacher development, digital exams, and collaborative projects, fostering educational progress and inclusion,鈥 they concluded.