Globe trials satellite phones for coverage gaps

Posted on June 27, 2024 by Guest authors

Globe Telecom partnered with satellite phone company Lynk Global to launch a pilot programme to examine the use of satellite-direct-to-phone communication services to plug coverage gaps in the Philippines.

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Telecom Namibia fully restores satellite feed after IS-33e failure

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January 29, 2025
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Telecom Namibia says it has restored the satellite feed for its Satlink VSAT platform after it lost connectivity in October following the failure of Intelsat’s IS-33e satellite in October.

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PLDT’s Smart partners with Lynk Global for D2D messaging

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October 28, 2025
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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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Elon Musk skips South African satellite hearing amid industry pushback

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February 7, 2025
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Elon Musk’s SpaceX withdrew from a planned public hearing where it was set to propose a new licensing framework for satellite services in South Africa, drawing criticism from an industry body representing MNOs.

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