PLDT Enterprise is deploying Starlink Low Earth Orbit satellite technology to bridge the digital divide for public and private sectors in the most remote and disaster-prone regions of the Philippines.
Following its 2025 launch as the first and only telecommunications unit to become an authorized Starlink reseller, the corporate business arm of PLDT Inc. continues to integrate satellite-enabled connectivity into its portfolio of enterprise-grade solutions.
The service is being used by government agencies and enterprise customers, including the provincial government of Camarines Sur and SMS Global Technologies Inc.
The partnerships support mission-critical operations, digital services for local communities and resilient connectivity for education, healthcare and disaster response. The technology allows organizations in geographically isolated areas to maintain stable internet access where traditional infrastructure may be limited.
“Within one year of deployment, Starlink has reached customers across the public sector, agriculture, banking, and other key industries – underscoring the accelerating adoption of satellite connectivity as a practical, enterprise grade solution, particularly in underserved locations,” PLDT senior vice-president and head of the enterprise business group Blums Pineda said.
The integration allows organizations to utilize satellite internet as primary access in remote locations or as a resilient backup for critical operations. The strategy is part of a broader commitment by the PLDT Group to expand digital access through multiple complementary technologies.
Pineda noted that the service functions as part of a larger ecosystem rather than a standalone product. “We have been delivering it as part of a fully managed, end-to-end connectivity ecosystem across the PLDT Enterprise Business Group – integrating fiber, wireless, managed SD-WAN, cybersecurity, data centers, and cloud solutions – allowing businesses to achieve resilience and scale through a single, trusted partner,” he said.
The deployment of LEO technology reflects a shift in the Philippine telecommunications landscape, where satellite solutions are becoming a standard component of corporate and government digital infrastructure.
