NOW Corp. has inked an alliance by way of a Memorandum of Understanding with Mangata Networks Inc., a US-based company offering satellite-enabled connectivity & intelligent edge computing solutions. This collaboration comes as a direct response to the increasing demand from enterprises in the Philippines for robust, high-capacity, low-latency connectivity.

By leveraging Mangata Networks' multi-orbit satellite constellation, NOW can offer enhanced services and ensure network resiliency to its customers. Mangata's initial 32-satellite constellation will consist of 8 HEO (highly elliptical orbit) and 24 MEO (medium Earth orbit) satellites. Mangata's secure, low-cost solution complements NOW's commitment to providing affordable and secure connectivity in the Philippines focused on addressing the sophisticated demands of the market.

Through this partnership, NOW customers will have access to Mangata Networks' MangataEdge, which extends the reach of 5G and IoT connectivity into hard-to-reach areas, bringing cloud applications closer to users. Moreover, this partnership is in alignment with the USTDA grant initiative to develop digital infrastructure and expand access to reliable connectivity across the country. Mangata's spectrum and orbits have been approved by the International Telecommunications Union (ITU), the international governing body that regulates the use of radio frequency spectrum.