iOne Resources Wins P1.426-B Contract to Deploy Starlink in Philippines
1 report, 1 independent
Updated Jan 1
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What happened
iOne Resources Inc. and Ardent Networks Inc. won a contract from the Commission on Elections for electronic transmission services during recent elections in the Philippines. The agreement involves deploying approximately 8,700 Starlink satellite units across the country.
From philstar.com
Why it matters
The contract represents a significant deal for iOne Resources Inc. The successful execution of this large-scale government contract for Starlink could lead to a direct revenue increase for SpaceX.
From philstar.com
Who's involved
- StarlinkProvided the Starlink satellite units for the transmission service.
- George GarciaChairman of the Commission on Elections, the body that awarded the contract.
- SpaceXParent company of Starlink.
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
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The entities involved
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Starlink
satellite constellation; space-based internet communication system
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Philippines
archipelagic country in Southeast Asia
Related events
- Countries are actively seeking to establish their own independent satellite infrastructure.
- Amid the ongoing invasion, there is a push to create a domestic competitor to Starlink, leveraging reconnaissance capabilities with entities like ICEYE and PGZ.
- SpaceX deployed Starlink satellites on September 28, 2026.
- Starlink and Banglalink are seeking regulatory approval from the BTRC in Bangladesh to test commercial satellite-to-mobile connectivity in remote areas.
- Satellite companies like Starlink, AST SpaceMobile, and Viasat are expanding their services, leveraging ground stations in Singapore and pushing into Direct-to-Device connectivity.