Philippines eyes Elon Musk's Starlink for free internet program

Satellite Wi-Fi company plans December launch, first in Southeast Asia

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SpaceX CEO Elon Musk: The Philippines government is considering using SpaceX unit Starlink's satellite internet service to help Filipinos in isolated areas get online.

CLIFF VENZON, Nikkei staff writer

MANILA -- The Philippines is looking to enlist Elon Musk's Starlink for the government's free Wi-Fi program, an official said Wednesday, a move that could improve commercial prospects for the billionaire's high-speed satellite internet venture in the country.

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