Pinoy Travelers and Backpackers - Starlink's Portability Might Be What You Need Soon!

With its new portable function, Starlink proves that it never stops innovating. It is now possible for a Starlink subscriber to transport their kit anywhere in their home continent and use it to access the Internet, for an extra monthly charge.

Starlink is ideally suited for areas where connectivity has been unreliable or completely unavailable. People across the globe are using Starlink to gain access to education, health services and even communications support during natural disasters.

With this new option, subscribers may now go camping in the desert or hiking in the mountains and still have internet access thanks to the gear they carry with them. As a result, this is unlike 5G, 4G and other networks that are unable to reach these remote locations.

Starlink provides high-speed, low-latency broadband internet across the globe. Within each coverage area, orders are fulfilled on a first-come, first-served basis.

On Twitter, a Starlink user spoke about the simplicity of having a Starlink kit while camping, writing, "Starlink is excellent for RV's, camping or any activity away from cities."

I’m camping at a remote state park this week with no cell reception. None of my hotspots work (Verizon, AT&T, T-mobile). So set up Starlink and like magic - high speed internet(!). Starlink is changing the game. @elonmusk pic.twitter.com/sfs9ANNIt3

— Dave Lee (@heydave7) May 3, 2022

A solution to the problem of using Starlink kit while driving is currently being worked on by Starlink. Starlink provides portability on a "best effort basis," which implies that customers who have registered their service address will be given priority. As a result of this prioritizing, customers who move their Starlink to a different place can expect diminished service as a result.

Using advanced satellites in a low orbit, Starlink enables video calls, online gaming, streaming, and other high data rate activities that historically have not been possible with satellite internet. Users can expect to see download speeds between 100 Mb/s and 200 Mb/s and latency as low as 20ms in most locations.

Visit the Starlink help website for additional information on this topic. 

Video: Starlink Off Grid - Portable high-speed Internet for camping and backpacking! 

Starlink to be available in the Philippines starting Q4 2022

From the fourth quarter of 2022, SpaceX's Starlink availability map indicates that its services will be available in the Philippines.

This is the first time in Southeast Asia that Starlink will provide satellite broadband service to the Philippines, as reported by Reuters. This might make it the second-largest network in Asia behind Japan, which is expected to link in September.

There has been a lot of buzz recently about a possible confrontation between the Bataan Freeport Authority and the officials of Starlink.

Although Starlink still has outstanding service coverage or regulatory certification, a caution that says "Estimates are reliant on government approval and network extensions" should serve as a reminder to everyone.

In the wake of President Rodrigo Duterte's recently signed bill modifying Commonwealth Act No. 146, or the revised Public Service Act, foreigners can now possess a majority stake in a company in the Philippines.

According to reports, the corporation has already set up shop in the Philippines.

In order to see where Starlink is available, hover your mouse over the Philippines map on this page and click on the Starlink availability map.

Screenshot of Starlink Availability Map over the Philippines

DTI to accelerate the establishment of SpaceX before Duterte’s term ends

It's possible that SpaceX will set up shop in the Philippines before President Duterte's term is out.

DTI Secretary Ramon M. Lopez stated that the Philippine government fully supports SpaceX's presence in the nation in a press statement issued by the DTI. SpaceX plans to deploy low-Earth orbit (LEO) satellites and its Starlink service to set up their internet service. Prior to President Duterte's term ending, the DTI plans to use SpaceX's satellites.

Secretary Lopez and SpaceX's Government Affairs Senior Manager, Rebecca Hunter, discussed this during a meeting. Meeting attendees heard about reforms and steps done to attract more foreign investors. SpaceX's incorporation as a foreign-owned company was another topic of debate at the meeting.

A joint effort between the DTI and SpaceX, according to Ms. Hunter, SpaceX has already began the process of obtaining permits and registering itself as the first SpaceX subsidiary in Southeast Asia. She also acknowledged the help of the government in the formation of the organization.

Are you anticipating the imminent arrival in the Philippines of SpaceX and Starlink? Let us know what you think in the comments section below.

NTC Approves Registration of Ellon Musk’s Starlink Satellite Internet Service in the Philippines

27 May 2022

NTC has accepted the registration of Starlink Internet Services Philippines Inc., a subsidiary of Elon Musk's Starlink satellite internet service, as an internet service provider in the Philippines.

The National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) said that it has approved the registration of Starlink Internet Services Philippines Inc. as a value-added service (VAS) provider.

In order for the company to begin offering internet services in China, the NTC has granted the company's application for a license.

National Telecommunication Commission commissioner Gamaliel Cordoba said the NTC is committed to ensuring that the roll-out of Starlink's internet access services is quick and professional.

National Telecommunication Commission (NTC) said that Starlink's registration in the Philippines permits it to directly use satellite systems as well as set up broadband facilities.

Satellite internet service with download rates ranging from 100Mbps to 200Mbps is also available, according to the National Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA).

As a result of NTC permission, the company will be able to begin selling internet services in the country.

National Telecommunication Commission commissioner Gamaliel Cordoba said the NTC is committed to ensuring that the roll-out of Starlink's internet access services would be done quickly and professionally.

It is now possible for Starlink to directly access satellite systems and build and manage broadband infrastructure to offer internet services throughout the Philippines, according to the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC).

NTC further stated that the service provides high-speed, low-latency satellite internet with download rates ranging from 100Mbps to 200Mbps.