Globe Telecom to Launch Direct-to-Cell Satellite Service for Android Users in June
Globe cues Android-first rollout of ‘cell-to-sat’ tech in June
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Globe Telecom Inc. will initiate its direct-to-cell satellite service in June, initially for Android users, aiming to enhance mobile coverage in remote areas of the Philippines. Subscriptions will start at P99 for 30 days, with complimentary access for select users.
- 01Globe's service allows mobile phones to connect directly to satellites without additional equipment, requiring a clear view of the sky.
- 02The rollout targets geographically isolated communities in the Visayas and northern Philippines, where traditional cell towers are impractical.
- 03Globe's partnership with Starlink aims to cover the 4% of the Philippine population lacking terrestrial mobile access.
- 04Field tests in Basilan and Bulacan demonstrated successful text messaging and WhatsApp calls.
- 05The technology could also benefit industries like mining and logistics by providing emergency alerts in areas with weak signal coverage.
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Globe Telecom Inc. is set to roll out its 'direct-to-cell satellite' service in June, focusing initially on Android users. This innovative service will allow compatible mobile phones to connect directly to satellites, eliminating the need for external devices, provided users maintain a clear line of sight to the sky. Subscriptions will start at P99 for 30 days and P299 for 90 days, with complimentary access for Platinum subscribers and select postpaid users. The initiative aims to enhance mobile coverage for the 4% of the Philippine population currently without terrestrial access, particularly in remote areas of the Visayas and northern Philippines. Field tests conducted in Basilan and Bulacan have shown promising results, enabling users to send text messages and make calls via WhatsApp. Globe is the first telecom company in Southeast Asia to implement this Starlink-powered technology, which utilizes a network of over 650 low-earth orbit satellites to provide connectivity in previously unreachable regions.
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The rollout of Globe's satellite service will significantly improve mobile connectivity for isolated communities in the Philippines.
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