Globe deploys satellite-to-mobile connectivity in Mindanao for disaster response

Free data and messaging to all customers in the affected regions

Globe in partnership with Starlink deployed its satellite-to-mobile service in South Cotabato, Sultan Kudarat, and Sarangani following the magnitude 7.8 earthquake that struck the said provinces.  Globe deployed the service to support emergency communications and disaster response in the badly hit areas upon approval of its demo permit from the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC). 

The deployment marks Globe's first use of Starlink’s satellite-to-mobile technology for disaster  and emergency response in the Philippines. Over 700,000 Globe and TM customers stand to benefit from the deployment, providing them with messaging through WhatsApp and SMS at a time when it is needed most. Globe will offer the service for free for up to 30 days as critical support to the affected communities until Globe’s network is fully restored. 

Globe readies network, disaster response protocol as Mayon and Taal exhibit heightened volcanic unrest

With the heightened unrest of Mayon and Taal, two of the country's most active volcanoes, Globe has readied its teams and network to provide essential communication resources to communities that may be affected.

The digital solutions platform is ready to roll out its Libreng Tawag, Libreng Charging, and Libreng WiFi services as part of its comprehensive disaster readiness initiative.

The company’s technical and support teams are also on standby to ensure continued operations, with generators ready at strategic facilities to maintain uninterrupted network services.

All these are complemented by Globe’s free data access to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) and the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) websites, so as to keep everyone updated with verified information on the volcanoes’ recent activity.