Connecting Communities: BNL’s Starlink Gateway Goes Live in Kiribati
Tarawa, Kiribati [01 November 2025] — BwebwerikiNET Ltd (BNL) is pleased to announce the successful activation of internet services through it’s Starlink Community Gateway, on 29 October 2025 in Nanikai, Tarawa.
This achievement marks a major milestone not only for BNL but for Kiribati as a nation, significantly strengthening international connectivity and improving access to high-speed broadband for communities across the islands.
The Starlink Community Gateway represents a key component of BNL’s mission to deliver resilient, high-capacity internet services and complements the country’s national fiber and cable infrastructure being rolled out under the Kiribati Connectivity Project (KCP).
The high-speed satellite service is currently under performance monitoring to assess stability and reliability before formal acceptance into BNL’s operational network portfolio. Once fully integrated, the Gateway will enhance network resilience, service redundancy, and broadband access across the country in coordination with retail service providers.
“This milestone represents a significant step forward for Kiribati’s digital transformation,” said Ioane N. Koroivuki, Chief Executive Officer of BwebwerikiNET Ltd.
“The Starlink Community Gateway will enable faster, more reliable connectivity to remote communities, ensuring that every I-Kiribati has the opportunity to participate in the digital economy. We are proud to deliver this progress for our people and our nation.”
About BwebwerikiNET Ltd (BNL)
BwebwerikiNET Ltd (BNL) is a state-owned enterprise under the Ministry of Information, Communication and Transport (MICT), responsible for the operation, maintenance, and expansion of Kiribati’s national and international telecommunications infrastructure. BNL manages the Southern Cross NEXT Cable Landing Station, the East Micronesia Cable System Cable Landing Station, and the National FTTH and Starlink Community Gateway, connecting Kiribati to the world through high-capacity, resilient, and affordable internet services.
Contact:
Corporate Communications Office
BwebwerikiNET Ltd (BNL)
Email: ceo@bnl.com.ki
Website: www.bnl.com.ki
# Connecting Kiribati to the World