Pitcairn Islands: Internet

(asked on 14th April 2023) - View Source

Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether his Department is taking steps to help improve internet connectivity on Pitcairn Island.


Answered by
David Rutley Portrait
David Rutley
Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office)
This question was answered on 21st April 2023

The Governor's office is currently working with SpaceX on a trial of their Starlink satellite connection to Pitcairn, with the possibility of rolling out the service on a commercial basis. Additionally discussions are ongoing with the current internet provider on improving the service.

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