Starlink's satellite internet service has significantly enhanced the speed of election result transmissions in Sulu, a province in the Philippines facing consistent connectivity issues. According to COMELEC Chairman George Erwin Garcia, Sulu was the first to transmit results during mock elections, indicating Starlink's suitability for remote areas. The service is expected to play a crucial role in upcoming mid-term elections, as issues of unreliable internet have historically hampered reporting processes. Prior efforts highlighted the necessity for high-quality standards in electoral technology deployment, emphasizing the importance of reliable connections in a democratic process.
The province of Sulu has repeatedly struggled with internet connection issues; however, recent tests showed that transmissions using Starlink resulted in much quicker mock election results.
Our instructions from the Information Technology Department (ITD) and Project Management Office (PMO) [are] we have to adopt the highest quality standard because we deserve no less,
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