GLOBE PARTNERS WITH LYNK TO LAUNCH SATELLITE-TO-PHONE SERVICE IN REMOTE AREAS

Telecommunications giant Globe Telecom Inc. has partnered with Lynk Global to launch a customer pilot program to assess the potential of satellite-direct-to-phone communication services in remote places in the Philippines.

In a news release on Wednesday, Globe said its service agreement with Lynk begins this month with a live pilot trial launch targeted for this year.

The telco said the collaboration would be a crucial step towards enhancing connectivity and communication access within the country, particularly in unserved and underserved areas.

Globe said the pilot program will utilize Lynk's Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite constellation to ultimately deliver SMS, IP messaging apps, and emergency alerts to target regions currently lacking traditional terrestrial network coverage.

Target regions include far-flung locations with existing Globe enterprise clients and government installations, as well as tourist destinations with limited or unreliable cellular coverage. 

Globe said it aims to pilot the service in Zambales, Pangasinan, Siargao, and Leyte.

“We are delighted to bring Lynk’s transformational sat2phone service to the Philippines with Globe as our partner. As a country with over 7,641 islands, Lynk’s ability to provide mobile coverage for mobile customers directly from our network of LEO satellites helps connect more people in more places,” said James Alderdice, Lynk vice president for Asia-Pacific.

As part of the collaboration, Globe said it also plans to evaluate service viability in maritime routes, disaster zones, fishing grounds, and other areas that need improved connectivity through extended communication solutions.

''The initiative will utilize typical mobile phones of customers participating in the pilot. Through data collected on customer behavior, Globe will gain valuable insights for use in designing a commercially viable product that aligns with the deployment dynamics of sat2phone communication,'' Globe said. —VBL, GMA Integrated News

This article Globe partners with Lynk to launch satellite-to-phone service in remote areas was originally published in GMA News Online.

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