Starlink Brings High-Speed Internet and Blockchain Education to Benin and Philippine Islands

CoinEx Charity Brings High-Speed Internet to IFRI in Benin via Starlink

CoinEx Charity has taken a significant step in bridging the digital divide in Africa by deploying Starlink satellite internet at the Institute for Training and Research in Computer Science (IFRI) in Benin. This initiative is part of the global “Bridge to Hope” program, which aims to promote educational equity through technology, as reported by GlobeNewswire.

IFRI, affiliated with the University of Abomey-Calavi (UAC)—the largest public university in Benin—has long faced challenges due to insufficient network infrastructure. Students and faculty struggled to access academic resources, conduct research, and participate in modern curricula. The deployment of Starlink has now provided high-bandwidth, low-latency internet connectivity, dramatically improving classroom efficiency, resource access, and enabling online learning and academic collaboration.

CoinEx Charity’s approach went beyond technical deployment. The organization engaged with IFRI’s leadership, including Professor Eugène EZIN, a Ph.D. in blockchain technology, to ensure the initiative aligned with the institution’s vision. After installation, CoinEx Charity hosted a thematic event on “Blockchain and the Digital Future,” introducing students to the crypto ecosystem, blockchain applications, and CoinEx Charity’s mission. Representatives from Blockchain BENIN also participated, discussing data security, smart contracts, and blockchain-based career pathways.

The event sparked strong interest among students, many of whom were introduced to blockchain for the first time. IFRI’s Student Union committed to forming a maintenance team for the Starlink equipment and organizing regular knowledge-sharing sessions on blockchain and cybersecurity.

CoinEx Charity emphasized that this project is not just about connectivity but about building sustainable bridges to opportunity. The organization remains committed to expanding the Starlink Program across Africa and other underserved regions, believing that the right to learn and connect should not be limited by geography.

• Starlink system installed at IFRI’s main academic facilities
• Training provided to student union for system maintenance
• Thematic event on blockchain and digital future held
• Ongoing commitment to digital upskilling and knowledge sharing

“Let technology build bridges that connect the world, and let education become the key that opens the door to the future.” — CoinEx Charity, as cited by GlobeNewswire

Infobox: CoinEx Charity’s Starlink deployment at IFRI marks a milestone in digital equity for Benin, combining technical infrastructure with educational empowerment and community engagement. (Source: GlobeNewswire)

Bitget Launches Starlink Program to Bridge Digital Divide in Philippine Island Communities

Bitget, a leading cryptocurrency exchange and Web3 company, has launched its Starlink Program to provide high-speed satellite internet to remote islands in the Philippines, according to Mindanao Times. The initiative began in Siargao’s Espoir School of Life and Barangay Pitogo, targeting chronic connectivity gaps that have hindered education, healthcare, and economic opportunities.

Previously, Siargao’s residents relied on fragile microwave radio connections, resulting in frequent outages and slow speeds. Schools like Espoir, serving underprivileged children, were limited to offline learning, while villages such as Barangay Pitogo faced isolation due to unreliable communication networks. Bitget’s deployment of Starlink technology aims to empower these communities with reliable internet access, supporting online curricula, teacher training, and e-governance tools.

The first phase of the program includes Starlink hardware installation at Espoir School and Barangay Pitogo’s public school, providing six months of high-speed satellite internet. Bitget plans to offer long-term support through its $10 million Blockchain 4 Youth and $10 million Blockchain 4 Her initiatives, introducing blockchain literacy and digital finance skills to students and women-led cooperatives. The total investment for this phase is 155,400 Philippine pesos, covering hardware, subscriptions, and logistics.

The Starlink kits are scheduled to go live in May, with Bitget documenting the rollout through impact reports and community stories. For Espoir’s students, the immediate benefits include interactive lessons and global collaborations, with blockchain workshops planned for the near future. Barangay Pitogo will gain resilient communication, especially valuable during typhoon seasons.

Bitget’s initiative highlights the importance of addressing infrastructure barriers as a foundation for blockchain adoption and financial inclusion. The program may expand to neighboring islands, leveraging partnerships with local NGOs and government units.

• Six months of high-speed satellite internet for schools
• Support through $10M Blockchain 4 Youth and $10M Blockchain 4 Her initiatives
• Focus on blockchain literacy and digital finance skills
• Potential expansion to other islands

“Without stable internet, entire communities are locked out of modern education, remote work, and even basic services like telemedicine. This isn’t just about connectivity, it’s about equity.” — Vugar Usi Zade, COO at Bitget, as cited by Mindanao Times

Infobox: Bitget’s Starlink Program in the Philippines delivers high-speed internet to remote schools and villages, with a total investment of 155,400 PHP and a focus on blockchain education and financial inclusion. (Source: Mindanao Times)

Sources:

• CoinEx Charity Connects IFRI in Benin to High-Speed
• Bitget launches Starlink Program to bridge the digital divide in island communities