Converge teams up with Starlink, Ribbon for better connectivity

Fiber broadband and technology provider Converge has partnered with Starlink and Ribbon Communications, Inc. to expand connectivity and enhance network capabilities.

“Many enterprises suffer from connectivity (challenges),” said Converge Singapore Managing Director Sherie Ng during the announcement in Taguig City last week.

Converge CEO Dennis Uy said the partnerships aim to empower people, extend services to more areas, and support industries such as construction, mining, and hospitality.

Through its collaboration with Starlink, Converge will deliver low-latency satellite solutions to businesses and government agencies across the country. Uy confirmed that Converge is authorized to resell Starlink services, enabling industries to access reliable internet even in remote locations.

Ng emphasized the significance of this move, noting that many businesses in underserved regions struggle with unreliable connectivity.

“By integrating Starlink into our products, we are unlocking opportunities for these industries and the Filipinos who depend on them,” she said.

Both executives also highlighted that Starlink’s services provide redundancy solutions or secondary backup, ensuring continuous connectivity. Starlink delivers broadband internet with speeds of up to 200 Mbps.

Meanwhile, Converge has also partnered with Ribbon to enhance its fiber network. By leveraging Ribbon’s muse multilayer automation platform (MAP) and AI capabilities, Converge aims to maximize the value of its optical network investments.

“It’s vital that our infrastructure could support these. Adopting the new technology is crucial to effectively manage large amounts of data from cloud services, IoT (internet of things) solutions,” Uy said.

The Ribbon partnership will equip Converge’s fiber network with next-generation services, including enterprise solutions and cloud applications, further strengthening its capabilities in the digital landscape.