The Chinese low Earth orbit satellite group SpaceSail will begin providing internet access to remote areas of Brazil during the first half of 2026, Rui Costa, chief of staff to President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, announced Wednesday.
This initiative aims to improve connectivity in remote areas of the country, where access to digital infrastructure remains limited. The services will specifically target schools, hospitals, and other essential public services.
At the end of 2024, SpaceSail signed a memorandum of understanding with the Brazilian public telecommunications operator Telebras, providing for cooperation in the deployment of satellite internet services nationwide.
The project is part of the Brazilian government's strategy to reduce the digital divide and strengthen technological inclusion, particularly in rural areas and the Amazon region.
SpaceSail is considered an emerging competitor to Starlink, the satellite network controlled by the American company SpaceX, which is already present in the Brazilian market.
According to authorities, the arrival of new players in the satellite internet sector could promote competition, reduce costs and accelerate the expansion of digital coverage in Brazil.
