In September 2023, more than 1,000 people of the Marubo tribe in the Vale do Javari indigenous territory in Brazil were connected with internet, through Starlink satellite technology.
To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Up Next For the last eight months, a remote Brazilian tribe has been getting high-speed internet for the first time. The Marubo people live in one of the most isolated spots on the planet and although they have contact with the outside world, the tribe has preserved a traditional way of life for centuries.
’ Many of the tribespeople did speak of the benefits the internet has brought, including the ability to chat with loved ones living far away, educational opportunities and the possibility of sharing their way of life with others. It’s also saved lives. Before Starlink, when there was an emergency the Marubo used amateur radio to send a message via several villages, which would eventually reach authorities.
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