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Visayas among pilot areas for Globe’s cell-to-satellite service with Starlink

PH · · Philippine Daily Inquirer

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Ayala-led telecommunications firm Globe Telecom will launch its direct-to-cell satellite service in partnership with Elon Musk’s Starlink this June, with selected areas in the Visayas region part of the pilot rollout.  Executives from Globe announced that they are on track with the phased rollout of the satellite-to-mobile technology. It will initially focus on remote areas in the Visayas and in northern Philippines, said Globe chief commercial officer Darius Delgado. READ MORE: Globe Telecom and Disney seal collaboration Furthermore, services will still be limited to Android devices, with iOS compatibility to follow later, he added.  “We will […]... Keep on reading: Visayas among pilot areas for Globe’s cell-to-satellite service with Starlink