PLDT’s Smart partners with Lynk Global for D2D messaging

Posted on October 28, 2025 by Guest authors

PLDT’s mobile arm Smart Communications announced on Tuesday it has partnered with direct-to-device (D2D) LEO satellite operator Lynk Global to provide its services in the Philippines, starting with basic text messaging over LTE.

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