AT least 100 schools in far-flung areas across the country at now connected to the internet, courtesy of the Department of Education (DepEd) in partnership with Data Lake Inc., the country’s authorized Starlink integrator.
The project, which delivers high-speed satellite internet to the so-called “last mile schools” stands as one of the most technically demanding and transparently executed education connectivity initiatives in the country.
It is also seen as solidifying Data Lake’s position as the Philippines’ most capable national-scale satellite deployment operator.
Data Lake deployed enterprise-grade infrastructure Starlink High-Performance kits, gigabit routers, Omada access points, and structured cabling across Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao in record time, the firm said in a statement.
This includes a rapid sprint where 39 PISA-assessment schools were activated within 17 days, demonstrating Data Lake’s unmatched field engineering capability and cross-island logistics network.
The impact has been immediate: 93.4 percent of teachers report satisfaction with the new connectivity, 88.7 percent now have seamless access to online learning platforms, and overall school connectivity satisfaction improved by 66.2 percent, the statement read.
Schools that previously struggled with unstable or nonexistent internet can now conduct virtual classes, access DepEd resources, join division-wide online meetings, and support digital assessments with ease, it added.
As part of its commitment to accountability, Data Lake delivered 100 percent Commission on Audit-compliant documentation, full installation evidence, speed-test validation, and relocation audits ensuring transparency and long-term sustainability.
The project also turned many rural campuses into community digital hubs, supporting parent communication, LGU coordination, and disaster response.
With nationwide deployment capabilities, world-class engineering standards, and a proven track record across education, enterprise, government, and disaster resilience, Data Lake reinforces its role as the country’s leading provider of high- performance satellite connectivity raising the benchmark for what large-scale, last-mile digital inclusion can achieve, Data Lake said.
