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27 May 2026
3:12PM
PLDT deploys nearly 1,000 Starlink units as satellite demand grows
Telco giant PLDT Inc. is finding early momentum in satellite broadband through its partnership with Starlink, deploying nearly 1,000 units in the first quarter alone as telecom operators increasingly choose collaboration over direct competition in emerging connectivity markets.
22 May 2026
8:05PM
Globe bets on Starlink satellite scale to boost PH connectivity
The Ayala-led telecommunications giant said its upcoming satellite-to-mobile service with Elon Musk’s Starlink will depend heavily on the scale and maturity of the satellite constellation supporting the network. Globe said Starlink’s more than 10,000 low Earth orbit satellites provide an advantage in delivering reliable connectivity beyond conventional coverage areas.
18 May 2026
3:19PM
‘I don’t know who’s gonna pay for that’: PLDT COO hits satellite texting delays
By: Miguel R. Camus
They often say don’t knock it till you try it. Well, PLDT Inc. chief operating officer Menardo “Butch” Jimenez Jr. says he has tried satellite-to-cell services himself and he’s far from impressed.
24 Sep 2025
9:28AM
PLDT taps partner to deliver Elon Musk’s Starlink internet to remote PH government sites
PLDT Enterprise is stepping up efforts to connect far-flung government offices after sealing a partnership with systems integrator SMS Global Technologies, Inc. (SMSGT) to deploy satellite internet via Starlink.
25 Mar 2025
6:30PM
Converge taps Ribbon for AI-powered upgrade of national fiber network
Uy noted that the expanded deployment will allow Converge to handle more complex applications and services, including enterprise solutions and cloud-based platforms, ensuring the network is future-ready.
24 Jul 2024
4:16PM
Elon Musk’s Starlink deploys 30,000 terminals in the Philippines, DICT chief says
By: Miguel R. Camus
The country’s internet is getting a boost with Musk’s Starlink covering underserved areas.
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