From Satellite Struggles to Starlink: Tuvalu’s Internet Revolution
Starlink satellite internet launched in Tuvalu in January 2025, offering higher speeds and lower latency. Until then, the country relied on a single state-owned ISP, costly data, and limited satellite bandwidth. A World Bank grant is funding telecom reforms and a planned undersea fiber-optic cable. About 74% of Tuvalu’s 10,000 residents use the internet, despite slow speeds and high costs.
