NOW Corporation announced signing of memorandum of understanding by the Cagayan Economic Zone Authority (CEZA), NOW Corporation and NOW Telecom Company, Inc. on 03 August 2023. The Memorandum of Understanding aims to advance the Philippines' telecommunications and digital world-class communications critical infrastructure which includes the provisioning of unified connectivity, software systems and services that would operate in the province of Cagayan and CEZA locators and people. The proposed project will deploy fixed wired, fixed wireless, terrestrial, satellite, and other delivery systems to CEZA ensuring reliable and quality roadband and other ICT services to CEZA's locators.

CEZA's strategic positioning and critical infrastructure underscore its profound significance. CEZA's vicinity to two Philippine-American military bases, integral to the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA) between the United States and the Philippines, amplifies its global security influence. Furthermore, its proximity to Taiwan positions CEZA as a potential extension for Taiwan's industrial zones, underscoring its commercial and strategic reach.