Globe Telecom Inc. has successfully tested Starlink Mobile to bring internet service to dead spots in Luzon, including Bataan, Batangas, and Rizal.
The pilot showed the satellite-based direct-to-cell solution can support text messaging, voice calls, light-data apps like Viber and WhatsApp, e-government services, and e-wallet transactions via GCash.
Globe VP Joel Agustin highlighted that Starlink Mobile links to low-earth satellites, requiring no special hardware beyond a clear view of the sky.
The service aims to bridge the digital divide in remote areas and provide reliable connectivity during disasters, as satellites are unaffected by weather disruptions.
Globe plans to leverage this technology to extend access to geographically isolated and disadvantaged communities where building cellular towers is difficult.
Source: PhilNews24 | March 18, 2026
