Marcos eyes partnership with Musk’s Starlink to improve PH connectivity
President Bongbong Marcos is eyeing a partnership with Elon Musk's Starlink to enhance internet connectivity in the country.
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PH govt eyes Starlink for better internet connection
In his meeting with the Filipino community in Los Angeles, Marcos shared his tour of the Starlink facility and stressed the benefit of American technology especially in digitalization, communication, and connectivity. He said the Philippines is an ideal candidate for satellite broadband as he envisioned a reliable internet speed in the country.
Our vast archipelago, ang ating – pitong libo ang ating isla, that vast archipelago is an ideal candidate for satellite broadband service and we look forward to improving broadband connectivity in the Philippines through Starlink and through all the others, Marcos said.
The president noted that there is already an existing satellite for communications designed for the Philippines, which is expected to boost the country’s connectivity and eventually increase people’s productivity.
Kaya ay hinahanap namin lahat ng pamamaraan to take full advantage of the new technologies that are available to us that will increase the productivity of our people … kapag nagamit na nating lahat ng mga bagong teknolohiya talagang we become more effective, we become more efficient, we become more productive, he said.
In the Philippines, sometimes we still hear about 'mahina 'yung internet,' but in the near future through these links that we were able to develop on this trip, we are very confident that we will no longer hear complaints about our internet, our online services. We will instead be hearing phrases for the speed of our country’s internet connectivity,” he added.
Marcos said he already instructed DICT Secretary Ivan Uy to ensure that the project will push through as he emphasized the need to adopt and recognize the appropriate technology and bring it to the Philippines.
The president said the government hopes to take full advantage of the new technologies to provide solutions to the challenges that the new era of digitalization brings.
Starlink's satellite internet is touted to have a significant advantage with respect to connecting to areas that are difficult to reach like rural communities and island provinces and barangays. It ensures wider and better coverage without the need for extensive infrastructure thus more cost-efficient.
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Source: PCO
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