Bolivia Outlines Digital Roadmap to 2030

Why this is here: The forum identified the need to reduce the digital divide in rural Bolivia, where less than 30% of households currently have internet access.

Participants in a national internet forum in La Paz, Bolivia, on May 14th developed strategic conclusions to accelerate the country’s digital transformation. The group focused on connectivity, institutional modernization, and cybersecurity. They propose a public-private investment model to expand fiber optics and 5G networks, particularly in rural areas, building on Bolivia’s existing 26,000 kilometers of trunk network.

The forum also suggested integrating low-earth orbit satellite technologies like Starlink as a regulated complement to national infrastructure. This would prioritize access for education, healthcare, and rural municipalities. Only 55% of Bolivian households currently have internet access, a figure dropping below 30% in rural regions.

Participants—including Fundetic, Agetic, Entel, Celeren, and the Private Bolivian University—also discussed the need for a digital transformation law and a national system for digital inclusion. Bolivia currently ranks 104 out of 134 countries on the Network Readiness Index. Work continues to address these challenges and build a fully interoperable digital state.