DICT, tinawag na 'game changer' ang internet satellite na 'Aguila'

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00:00 The Philippines has just launched the Aguila Internet Satellite,

00:05 which will provide a wider connectivity to remote and remote areas.

00:12 This is what Rod Laguzada reported.

00:14 Game changer!

00:17 This is the possible side effect of the Aguila Satellite

00:20 if it is successfully launched

00:22 when it comes to internet connectivity in the country

00:25 according to the Department of Information and Communications Technology.

00:28 The Aguila Satellite is a satellite dedicated or particular to the Philippines,

00:32 explained Assistant Secretary Renato Paraiso.

00:35 Currently, a demand study is underway for satellite communication.

00:40 We have a survey on government agencies,

00:42 both on nation and local estimate demand for the country.

00:47 That means we are looking at where we can deploy our satellite.

00:52 Aside from that, we are talking to many satellite operators,

00:54 our OSSP, our SSPOs, our satellite service operators and providers,

01:00 and manufacturers to screen and evaluate their satellite and services.

01:04 We are also coordinating with the International Telecommunications Union

01:08 for revision of the International Frequency Alignment for the Philippines.

01:12 This will greatly help,

01:14 particularly in geographical isolated and disadvantaged OJIDA areas.

01:19 Because of this satellite technology,

01:20 the government is also hoping that it will be cheaper

01:23 because there is no need to deploy cables.

01:26 Once the satellites are there,

01:28 from the top, you will provide not just infrastructure,

01:32 but also equipment to receive the satellite,

01:35 broad bandwidth from the satellites

01:40 to distribute within the specific area range of that.

01:46 The DICT is assuring the public that they are doing their best to make it more usable.

01:50 This is the most archipelago of the Philippines.

01:53 It means that there are many islands in different parts of the country.

01:56 Meanwhile, aside from this,

01:57 the DICT has many other projects to have more connectivity in the country,

02:01 such as the creation of free Wi-Fi sites.

02:04 Road Laguzad for the people.