Intelsat, operator of one of the world’s largest integrated satellite and terrestrial networks, is the first foreign GEO satellite operator licensed to sell products in the Philippines.
The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) of the Philippines granted Intelsat a Satellite Service Providers and Operators (SPPOs) license, allowing it to provide satellite access and backhaul solutions to mobile network operators, telecommunications carriers, and internet service providers (ISPs) throughout the archipelago’s 7,600 islands.
The license will allow Intelsat’s Philippine partners to expand cellular networks beyond their existing terrestrial limits to provide 4G anywhere in the country, allow ISPs to offer Internet access to Philippine citizens living in remote Barangays, and add redundancy and resiliency to their microwave and fiber networks.
“We are dedicated to empowering a range of customers across the MNO, enterprise, and ISP segments by addressing their mission-critical requirements, offering service-level guarantees, and delivering comprehensive end-to-end integration and operational support, all customized to suit their distinctive and demanding operating landscapes,” said Gaurav Kharod, regional vice president of Asia Pacific Sales at Intelsat.
In a recent study of internet resilience, the country scored 7 out of 11 compared to other Southeast Asian countries. With a population of over 110 million and over 7,000 islands, Intelsat seeks to fill the void with reliable connectivity and first-rate customer service for all.