Through a memorandum of understanding, the two companies will collaborate on the deployment of AST SpaceMobile's mobile broadband service in the Philippines. Once operational, AST SpaceMobile aims to deliver the first satellite broadband service directly to standard mobile phones in the country. While Globe will benefit from expanded coverage to its telecom services, beyond that of land-based cell towers. AST SpaceMobile mobile broadband service will offer voice, video, data and internet access via 2G, 4G/LTE and 5G signals and will serve as a via alternative during disasters and emergencies. "This collaboration is another step in Globe's continuing initiatives to provide digital connectivity to remote rural communities as part of its commitment to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals," said Gerhard Tan, network strategy and technology enablement director at Globe.