Key takeaways
• Google Taara’s air laser uses light to beam data across long distances
• For areas like Talim Island—situated on a lake, making it impossible to deploy submarine cables—air laser is a viable option for delivering high-speed connectivity
• Better connectivity is helping teachers access online materials to enhance classroom experiences for students
• Barangay workers are also able to deliver services and file online reports much faster than before

To strengthen customer support and ensure uninterrupted communication across Zamboanga even during emergency power shutdowns, PLDT Enterprise, the corporate business arm of the country’s leading integrated telecommunications company PLDT Inc., has reinforced its partnership with the Zamboanga del Norte Electric Cooperative (ZANECO). Through iGate and the Smart Messaging Suite, this collaboration enhances ZANECO’s digital connectivity and communication capabilities to deliver more reliable service to its customers.

Connecting an archipelago of more than 7,000 islands requires multiple solutions to ensure that the benefits of faster, more reliable, and more affordable internet can reach more Filipinos, enabling hybrid work set-ups, online learning, and the delivery of e-government and e-healthcare services in remote and far-flung areas.