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PLDT and global satellite operator Telesat of Canada have successfully conducted the Philippines’ first on-orbit testing of high-speed broadband connectivity with Telesat’s Phase 1 Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite. The test, which is a first for Telesat with any operator in Southeast Asia, was from February 11 to 19 by PLDT’s Technology Strategy and Transformation Office using an 85-cm Intellian parabolic antenna stationed at the PLDT office in Greenhills, San Juan to connect to the LEO satellite. PLDT said that the successful test signals opportunities for the company and its wireless unit Smart Communications, Inc. Tamayo, Head of Technology at PLDT and Smart. This particular test utilized Telesat’s Phase 1 Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite at an altitude of 500 kilometers and we were really impressed by the results which are comparable to the speed and latency provided by a regular cell site,” said Arvin L. Siena, Head of Technology Strategy and Transformation Office at PLDT and Smart. Last month, PLDT sent out word to subscribers that they've prepared the network for the live-streaming of the Pacquiao-Clottey fight on WatchPad. Manny turned out  a winner but how about PLDT's WatchPad? Read more in our articles including "PLDT, Telesat make PH's first successful broadband connection using low earth orbit satellite" and "How was PLDT Watchpad during the fight?".