SpaceX's Starlink internet service is now expanding in South East Asia. The first country in this region to have the popular broadband tech of Elon Musk is the Philippines.
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For the past few years, the Philippines has always been at the bottom of the list when it comes to internet speed. In 2021, it will be the 89th country when it comes to broadband internet performance.
For the past months, the Asian country has experienced an average of 46.44 Mbps. Now, once Starlink enters the Philippines, the WiFi speed status is expected to improve.
SpaceX Starlink Internet Service Expands in Southeast Asia
According to Bloomberg's latest report, the Philippine National Telecommunications Commission announced that Starlink could already launch its broadband service in the country.
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NTC approved the company's registration on Friday, May 27. Thanks to this decision, SpaceX's subsidiary can now access the Asian country's satellite systems, as well as build its own broadband facilities.
"The NTC is steadfast in helping ensure that roll-out of Starlink's internet access services will be done expeditiously and professionally," said NTC Commissioner Gamaliel Cordoba via PNA Gov.
Once Starlink completely operates in the Philippines, it will be the first southeast Asian country to have its broadband service.
When it comes to internet performance, Starlink is expected to offer low latency satellite WiFi between 100 Mbps to 200 Mbps.
Starlink Internet Entering the Philippines
NTC said that SpaceX's Starlink internet service could reach urban and suburban areas, as well as rural places. This will allow individuals in unserved and underserved areas to have faster broadband speeds.
Bien Marquez, SpaceX counsel, said that NTC's approval of Starlink shows that the Philippine government is really serious in addressing connectivity needs.
As of writing, many Filipinos are still relying on their broadband services to complete their online class activities and work tasks, as the global pandemic continues.
Recently, Pentagon praised SpaceX Starlink's anti-Russian cyberattack efforts, saying that the U.S. should learn from the space agency.
On the other hand, the daily SpaceX Starlink users in Ukraine are now more than 150,000.
For more news updates about Starlink and its expansion in South East Asia, always keep your tabs open here at TechTimes.
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