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Satellite constellations multiply on profit hopes, geopolitics

Mathieu Rabechault, Agence France-Presse
Posted at Mar 15 12:11 PM

The massive constellation of satellites operated by SpaceX will soon be joined in low Earth orbit by many more commercial competitors. Read more »

Satellites could beam poorest nations out of digital desert

Tim Witcher, Agence France-Presse
Posted at Mar 06 08:15 AM

Only a third of people in the world's poorest countries can connect to the internet, the UN telecoms agency said, but low-flying satellites could bring hope to millions, especially in remote corners of Africa. Read more »

Globe, Lynk test LEO satellite-to-mobile connectivity in PH

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Mar 02 09:41 AM

Globe Telecom said on Thursday it tested the low earth orbit satellite connectivity for SMS and emergency alert in partnership with Lynk Global. Read more »

Starlink goes live in Philippines: SpaceX

Jessica Fenol, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Feb 23 09:11 AM

SpaceX on Wednesday said its low-earth orbit satellite broadband internet service called Starlink is now live in the Philippines. Read more »

DENR, PhilSA to create natural resources database

Josiah Antonio, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Feb 07 04:08 PM

The environment department and the Philippine Space Agency are teaming up to create a database of natural resources. Read more »

NTC says working with Starlink to expedite rollout

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Feb 02 03:56 PM

The National Telecommunications Commission said on Thursday it is continuously working with Starlink Internet Services Philippines Inc for the immediate rollout of its commercial services. Read more »

Dolly de Leon bags nomination at Satellite Awards

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Dec 09 11:54 AM

Filipina actress Dolly de Leon is nominated in the 2022 Satellite Awards given by the International Press Academy (IPA). Read more »

European satellite broadband firms join forces

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Nov 15 08:51 PM

A French and British firm joined forces in the fast-growing satellite broadband market on Tuesday. Read more »

Sy-Musk partnership to bring Starlink services to PH

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 27 08:38 PM

Data Lake Inc, a company led by Henry Sy Jr. and businessman Anthony Almeda, said it has partnered with the Elon Musk-led SpaceX’s Starlink. Read more »

SES bats for medium Earth orbit satellites for internet

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 10 11:09 AM

SES wants to bring better connectivity and other services to remote areas using medium earth orbit satellite systems, the company said on Monday. Read more »

ALAMIN: Paano gumagana ang satellite internet?

Deutsche Welle
Posted at Sep 16 12:08 PM

Dahil sa satellite internet, posible nang makapag-surf at browse kahit nasa liblib na lugar. Read more »

SpaceX says likely won't need 42,000 satellites for Starlink internet

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Sep 13 08:30 AM

SpaceX, which has requested authorization to deploy up to 42,000 satellites to provide its Starlink satellite internet service, probably won't need to launch that many into orbit, its chief operations officer said. Read more »

PH, SpaceX officials to meet during Marcos' US trip to discuss Starlink

Vivienne Gulla, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 09 05:42 PM

Uy said Starlink is likely to be rolled out in the country by 2023. Read more »

2 rural banks get satellite internet

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Aug 18 04:06 PM

Three government agencies are test-deploying satellite internet services for 2 rural banks in Batangas, which are facing challenges in connectivity. Read more »

Converge CEO says Starlink needs Congressional franchise

Jessica Fenol, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 08 03:01 PM

Converge founder and CEO Dennis Anthony Uy said the Philippines should be careful about allowing the entry of Elon Musk's Starlink. Read more »

PLDT accelerates sunsetting of 3G network: officials

Jessica Fenol, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 04 05:27 PM

PLDT Inc and Smart Communication is accelerating the "sunsetting" or termination of its 3G technology to maximize its network assets, telco officials said Thursday Read more »

OVP to open more satellite offices, launch livelihood program

Jaehwa Bernardo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 27 12:28 PM

The Office of the Vice President announced plans to open additional satellite offices in the regions to make its services more accessible. Read more »

Starlink satellite internet costs P5,500 per month

Jacque Manabat, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jul 27 04:44 PM

SpaceX and its low-orbit satellite technology Starlink will soon be available to the Philippines but consumers need to buy the router kit and pay a monthly fee. Read more »

OVP satellite offices open in several cities

Jaehwa Bernardo, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jul 05 01:40 PM

The Office of the Vice President has opened satellite offices in six cities across the country. Read more »

South Korea joins space race

YONHAP/AFP
Posted at Jun 21 06:58 PM

South Korea's homegrown space rocket Nuri blasts off from the Naro Space Centre in the southern coastal village in the second attempt to put satellites into orbit. Read more »