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Bolivia Bans Cellphones in Classrooms to Boost Focus

2/3/2026

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  • Bolivia bans cellphones in classrooms in both private and public schools at the start of the school year, requiring students and teachers to store devices in lockers or bags.
  • The policy, introduced by centrist President Rodrigo Paz, aims to improve focus and reduce distractions.
  • Paz plans to use satellites for rural internet in schools.
  • He lifted a ban on foreign-owned satellite providers to address Bolivia's low speeds.