NEWS: Globe Telecom completed its first live trial of Starlink's Direct-to-Cell satellite service in the Philippines, marking the first DTC test in Southeast Asia. Testing was conducted across remote locations in Rizal, Batangas, and Bataan. Filipino users on standard LTE phones accessed data, voice, and messaging directly via satellite, with no specialized hardware required. Globe and Starlink announced the partnership in February, making Globe the first in Southeast Asia and second in Asia to offer DTC service.