Direct to Cell, developed by SpaceX’s Starlink division, is designed to connect unmodified LTE phones directly to low-Earth orbit satellites. The service delivers continuous voice, text, and data coverage without requiring users to install special hardware or apps, effectively extending mobile network reach into “dead zones” such as mountainous terrain, islands, and rural inland areas.
Globe Telecom is shifting how loyalty works in telecom by rewarding engagement, not just spending, giving millions of Filipinos a new way to earn digital value from everyday mobile activity.
Much of the company's sustainability approach has been shaped by Maria Yolanda Crisanto, the company’s chief sustainability and corporate communications officer.
As competition intensifies across telecommunications and digital services, Globe is betting that deeper personalization, faster service delivery, and stronger customer relationships will translate into sustained engagement, loyalty, and revenue growth.
GCash, the country’s largest mobile wallet, is expected to face short-term pressure following regulatory curbs on online gambling transactions that had contributed to its previous growth momentum, according to Globe Telecom executives.
The company earned Five Golden Arrows from the Institute of Corporate Directors for the fourth consecutive year, affirming its commitment to transparency, accountability, and ethical leadership. The award places Globe among the region’s highest-rated publicly listed firms in governance excellence.