#satellite to mobile service

Globe Telecom said it has successfully tested Starlink’s satellite-to-mobile service in the Philippines, allowing phones to connect in areas with no signal. The service works like a “cell tower in space” by connecting regular LTE smartphones directly to Starlink satellites. Globe partnered with Starlink, a satellite service by SpaceX, to improve connectivity across the country, especially in hard-to-reach areas. Filipino workers in Malaysia were able to renew their professional licenses without going home after the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) held its first Foreign Mobile Service (FMS) in the country on April 12, 2026. [caption id="attachment_422045" align="aligncenter" width="320"] Source: prc.gov.ph[/caption] Organizers said this is the first time the PRC mobile service was held in Malaysia since it started its global rollout in 2023. Globe Telecom has officially partnered with Starlink to bring Direct to Cell (DTC) satellite service to the Philippines, making it the first telco in Southeast Asia to offer this breakthrough technology. Starting this year, Filipinos using standard LTE smartphones will be able to access essential mobile services such as voice calls, text messaging, messaging apps, and even video, anywhere with a clear view of the sky. Starlink’s satellites will essentially act as “cell towers in space,” beaming signals directly to mobile phones and seamlessly connecting through its network of over 650 low-Earth orbit (LEO) satellites. Read more in our articles including "Globe says Starlink pilot works in remote areas" and "PRC and OWWA launch mobile service for Filipinos in Malaysia".