The Liberia Telecommunications Authority (LTA), through its Universal Access Fund (UAF), has expanding internet access in underserved communities across Liberia, with new Starlink installations and community engagements in five locations spanning Margibi, Bong, River Gee, Nimba and Bomi Counties. The initiative is part of the LTA’s ongoing efforts to bridge the digital divide and ensure that communities with limited or no access to reliable telecommunications services can benefit from Liberia’s growing digital economy. Among the beneficiaries is Division 33 Junior High School, located within the Firestone Tapping Contractors Association community in Margibi County. The installation of Starlink has brought internet connectivity to an area previously without access to telephone and internet services, creating new opportunities for students teachers and residents to access information, communicate and use essential digital services. In Bong County, residents of Tongbayah have also benefited from the installation of Starlink, providing access to high-speed internet and opening opportunities in education, healthcare, business and communication.

The Authority has also completed Starlink installation in Gbeapo Sadieken Town, River Gee County, extending reliable internet access to another community previously underserved by telecommunications services. Beyond the installations, the LTA is engaging communities to strengthen local participation and ensure the long-term sustainability of its connectivity projects. In Ziah Town, Nimba County, discussions focused on plans to upgrade the existing telecommunications tower to improve network coverage and expand access for residents. During the engagement, Universal Access Fund Project Coordinator, Mr. Lynch Mombo, explained the objectives of the intervention and discussed subscription fees, emphasizing the responsibility of community members to make regular payments to sustain uninterrupted internet services. A similar engagement was held in Mecca Town, Bomi County, where residents signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the LTA, formalizing their commitment to supporting the sustainability of the Starlink connectivity initiative. Through these interventions, the LTA, under its Universal Access Fund, continues to extend digital opportunities beyond major cities, connecting schools and underserved communities to the internet and creating greater access to education, information, communication and economic opportunities. The Authority’s efforts reaffirm its commitment to connecting unserved and underserved communities and ensuring that no part of Liberia is left behind in the country’s digital transformation