Internet Access and Satellite Connectivity in Honduras: A Digital Lifeline in Central America
As of early 2024, about 7.03 million Hondurans were internet users, representing 65.9% of the population. Internet penetration rose from roughly 25–30% in the mid-2010s to about 61% in 2023 and 66% in 2024. There is a sharp urban-rural divide, with about 55% of urban residents online in 2019 versus around 20% of rural residents. In 2024, Honduras had 8.41 million active mobile cellular connections, roughly 79% of the population, with many people using multiple SIM cards. By 2023, about 85% of the population had access to at least a basic 4G signal from Tigo and Claro, though speeds differ
