The Institute of Electricity (ICE) program aims to provide public schools with internet access through satellite connection, connecting over 700 schools nationwide.

The institute has introduced a new satellite network technology that enables internet access by installing a satellite dish in schools, which receives a signal from the Jupiter 2 satellite. This internet signal is linked to a Wi-Fi modem that facilitates wireless internet connection on any device.

Hughes Network Systems, a subsidiary of EchoStar headquartered in Maryland, USA, launched the Jupiter 2 satellite. This satellite offers internet service to over 1.4 million subscribers globally.

This program is being developed in certain rural schools because they are situated in remote areas of the country and do not have access to the internet.

The initial stage of the plan has successfully connected 38 schools in Guanacaste Province to the satellite signal. Officials anticipate that an additional 44 schools within the province will receive this technology installation by the end of the year.

 

According to the Institute's statistics, so far this year, fiber optic networks have been installed to provide internet access to 1,380 schools in the country.

Recently, the institute installed an internet network and antennas in Parismina Beach, Limón Province.

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