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Elijah Felice Rosales - The Philippine Star
March 18, 2026 | 12:00am
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.
STAR / File
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.
The test showed that Starlink Mobile can be used to exchange text messages, deliver voice calls, load light-data channels like Viber and WhatsApp and activate map apps. The service is capable of accessing government services on eGovPH and making e-wallet payments on GCash.
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. The solution requires no special application or hardware, and subscribers only need a clear view of the sky.
Agustin said Starlink Mobile can be Globe’s answer to bridging the digital gap in geographically isolated and disadvantaged areas, which are mostly islands and mountains, where it is challenging for telcos to build cellular towers.
Moreover, he said Starlink Mobile can be maximized for disaster response, as satellites are unaffected by weather disturbances, unlike cell towers that are prone to service outages.
