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Globe has announced that it has signed a memorandum of understanding with AST SpaceMobile Inc. AST SpaceMobile Inc., a telecommunications company based in Midland, Texas, is building the world's first space-based cellular broadband network for mobile phones. Once launched, AST SpaceMobile will provide the first satellite broadband service directly to standard mobile phones in the country. Globe’s collaboration with AST SpaceMobile will enable its telecom services to cover areas beyond the reach of land-based cell towers. Globe said that its collaboration with AST SpaceMobile is part of its aggressive expansion to boost service across the country and deliver a #1stWorldNetwork, and is also in talks with several cutting-edge technology companies to find, assess and evaluate new emerging technologies to further improve its services. Recognizing this growing reality, PLDT Home continues to go beyond delivering reliable and fast internet by championing responsible digital citizenship through Online Alerto, its online safety advocacy that empowers Filipinos to navigate the digital world more safely and responsibly. Globe also presented GoSafe, a program under the Globe of Good masterbrand that groups together site blocking, content filtering, and online safety education to help households manage safer internet use. Read more in our articles including "Globe signs MOU w/ AST SpaceMobile for space-based cellular broadband service" and "Beyond Reliable and Fast Internet: PLDT Home Champions Safer Digital Spaces for Filipinos".