The National Telecommunications Commission (Conatel) held a meeting with representatives of SpaceX/Starlink to evaluate new connectivity and internet options for the public in Venezuela.

According to Conatel, the objective is “to strengthen the telecommunications sector and ensure that Venezuelans have a wide and diverse range of internet connectivity options.”

Conatel Director General Enrique José Quintana and his team participated in the meeting. Emmanuel Cárdenas, Director of Legal and Regulatory Affairs for SpaceX in Latin America; Catalina Castellanos, telecommunications lawyer for the region; Rebecca Hunter, Director of Market Access for SpaceX; and other legal representatives of the company.

During the working session with companies owned by Elon Musk, the commission emphasized its commitment to continue “driving the technological modernization of Venezuela, opening the doors to international investment under clear, sovereign, and transparent rules.”

The meeting between both parties analyzed key technical, legal, and economic aspects for the regulation and deployment of satellite internet service in Venezuela, “guaranteeing compliance with current legal regulations and the protection of users.”

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During the recent International Telecommunications Fair (Fitelven 2025), which concluded on Sunday, September 21, the Venezuelan government unveiled its National Telecommunications Plan 2025–2031, which is already being implemented, including the massive deployment of fiber optics and connectivity in remote areas, the expansion of the 4G network, and the promotion of smart cities, among other objectives.

The Director General of the National Telecommunications Commission (Conatel), Jorge Eliéser Márquez, was in charge of announcing the ambitious telecommunications plan, which also aims to improve service quality throughout the country, as well as “foster competition and adopt emerging technologies.”

According to the announcement, the plan comprises four strategic pillars that aim for a sustainable and participatory digital transformation:

1. Wired Infrastructure: Massive deployment of fiber optics (FTTH), connectivity in remote areas, and transition to the IPv6 protocol.
2. Wireless Infrastructure: Expansion of the 4G network along main roads and preparation for 5G deployment.
3. Sustainable Digital Transformation: Promotion of smart cities, applied AI, and environmental management of e-waste.
4. Citizen Organization and Participation: Strengthening the direct link between government and citizens.

Specific, immediate goals were defined, among which the most significant was “eliminating internet access gaps — areas without internet access — reducing them from 23 to zero before the end of the year.”  Additionally, the first phase of the National Internet Exchange Point (IXP) was activated, improving the efficiency of the local network.

During his presentation, Márquez presented figures demonstrating a significant upturn in the telecommunications sector in the South American country, citing a 343 % growth in fiber optic transport networks, 234 % in access networks, 288 % growth in FTTH (fiber to the home) deployments, and a 92.2 % increase in 4G users.

The CONATEL director emphasized that these advances are the result of private investment and public policies. He congratulated the sector, stating: “We have managed to connect families and communities throughout the entire country.”

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The National Telecommunications Commission (Conatel) of Venezuela announced the launch of a new technology application, whose main objective is to automate and make more effective the fight against digital piracy in the country.

According to the organization’s post on Instagram, “the tool will streamline processes such as managing website blocks and real-time monitoring of websites operating illegally.”

Furthermore, Conatel President Jorge Márquez indicated that the app “will facilitate the generation of metrics and instant reports, as well as the creation of a centralized database with information from internet service providers (ISPs).”

With this new tool, Conatel will strengthen its strategy of centralizing information, in addition to making processes and the provision of valuable data more efficient “to refine the fight against this scourge that affects the national industry.”

Márquez recalled that, “after establishing a protocol for reporting malicious websites in October 2024, more than 300 websites operating outside the law in Venezuela have been blocked.”

As a warning to users, Conatel cautioned about the risks of using unofficial applications, the dangers of malicious software that compromises device security, and unauthorized access to cameras, microphones, photo galleries, personal files, bank passwords, and financial information.

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