Group to telcos: Speed up D2C rollout for remote connectivity

MANILA, Philippines — The accelerated rollout of direct-to-cell (D2C) satellite technology will help bridge connectivity gaps experienced by Filipinos among geographically isolated and disadvantaged areas (GIDAs) that remain digitally disconnected, a consumer advocacy group said.

According to CitizenWatch Philippines, the D2C technology “offers a faster and more practical solution for underserved communities as the country ...