Globe has officially launched the Starlink Satellite-to-Mobile service in the Philippines, becoming the first local telco to offer direct-to-device satellite connectivity.
The service aims to keep users connected in remote areas and during emergencies when regular networks fail.
The satellite-to-mobile service works on supported Android smartphones with an active Globe SIM. It allows users to make voice and video calls via apps, send SMS, use messaging services, and access basic navigation, all through Starlink’s low-Earth-orbit satellites.
Globe Prepaid and TM subscribers can access the service starting at ₱99, while Globe Platinum and Postpaid customers with Plan 1,499 and above will enjoy it at no extra charge. To use the service, devices must be outside terrestrial coverage with a clear view of the sky. iPhones are not yet supported.
The rollout comes as the Philippines continues to face connectivity challenges due to its geography and frequent natural disasters. Globe already tested the service during a magnitude 7.8 earthquake in South Cotabato, Sultan Kudarat, and Sarangani, restoring emergency communications for over 150,000 affected customers.
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With Starlink, Globe extends mobile coverage to areas not reached by traditional networks. The service is expected to play a key role in disaster response and in bridging communication gaps across the country.
