Globe taps Starlink satellite for internet rebootGlobe yesterday said it has finished the initial test for Starlink Mobile, the direct-to-cell (DTC) solution the telco signed up for to extend connectivity in the farthest communities. Telco-to-tech giant Globe Telecom Inc. has tapped the full potential of satellite-based connectivity developed by Starlink as it was able to connect to internet dead spots in Luzon. Globe yesterday said it has finished the initial test for Starlink Mobile, the direct-to-cell (DTC) solution the telco signed up for to extend connectivity in the farthest communities. The pilot, conducted in dead spots in Bataan, Batangas and Rizal, examined the interoperability, performance and reliability of Starlink Mobile. Globe vice president for service planning and engineering Joel Agustin said Starlink Mobile can accomplish these tasks by linking to low earth satellites in space.

Source: Philippine Star March 17, 2026 16:41 UTC