Philippines First in SEA to Offer Starlink Direct-to-Cell Service
The Philippines has become the first country in Southeast Asia to receive approval for the commercial operation of Starlink's satellite direct-to-cell (D2C) services nationwide, connecting standard smartphones directly to satellites. This is expected to improve connectivity in geographically isolated areas and during disasters.
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