GLOBE TELECOM, Inc. said it’s making progress in its ambition to bridge connections in distant areas after completing the primary direct call using a Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite.
“Globe revolutionizes connectivity by bringing next wave solutions to the remotest areas… This can bridge the digital gap while supporting the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals by providing progressive direct-to-device service,” Globe Director and Head of Network Strategy and Technology Enablement Gerhard Tan said in a media release on Sunday.
The listed telecommunications company said it had conducted the primary voice call via a LEO satellite to a typical phone, which the corporate described as a major step toward expanding communications in far-flung areas.
These satellites connect on to existing phones without hardware or software modifications, allowing connectivity in areas that can not be reached by traditional networks, Globe said.
“The positive results underscore the potential of satellite connectivity to shut coverage gaps in geographically isolated, underserved, and disaster-prone communities,” the corporate said.
Globe has partnered with Lynk Global, Inc. to utilize its LEO satellite. The 2 parties announced their partnership last 12 months to evaluate the potential of satellite-direct-to-phone communication services in distant areas of the country.
Lynk is a world company that develops satellite-to-mobile-phone constellation technology to reinforce cell phone service coverage.
“This voice demonstration was an enormous success and a foundation for our continued work with Globe within the Philippines. Together we’ll connect unconnected communities in rural areas, distant islands, and maritime zones,” said Lynk Chief Industrial Officer Daniel Dooley. — Ashley Erika O. Jose