Listed firm PT&T Corp. has forged a partnership with Australian technology firm NetLinkz to bring Starlink, SpaceX’s revolutionary satellite-based internet service, to customers across the Philippines.
“We are thrilled to bring Starlink to the Philippines and offer our customers with the need for connectivity with a reliable internet solution,” said James Velasquez, PT&T president and chief executive officer (CEO).
“Our partnership with Netlinkz allows us to provide high-speed internet access to areas where traditional broadband services are limited or unavailable,” added Velasquez.
This strategic partnership aims to empower businesses in remote areas with stable, high-speed internet through Starlink’s low Earth orbit satellites, which deliver fast internet speeds and low latency, PT&T said.
Recognizing the increasing import ance of dependable internet access, PT&T said it is committed to bridging the connectivity gap in the Philippines with the introduction of Starlink in remote areas.
Customers can avail of the Starlink kit from PT&T to have access to various monthly plans tailored for enterprise and maritime customers, each with different pricing options based on their specific requirements.
These plans will offer data caps ranging from 50 gigabytes to 6 terabytes, and beyond the cap, customers will continue to enjoy unlimited throttled data. The monthly plans promise peak download speeds of up to 350 megabits per second (Mbps) and upload speeds of up to 40Mbps.
“We are proud to partner with PT&T to bring Starlink to the Philippines,” said James Tsiolis, NetLinkz managing director and CEO.
“This collaboration aligns with our mission to provide innovative and secure network solutions. We are excited to contribute to the digital transformation of the country, empowering Filipinos with advanced internet capabilities,” Tsiolis added.
