Low-cost carrier Cebu Pacific announced it will introduce high-speed internet on flights by 2027 as the carrier prepares to introduce satellite-based broadband from Starlink, owned by the world’s richest man Elon Musk.

Cebu Pacific is set to become Southeast Asia’s first low-cost carrier to introduce Starlink in-flight connectivity, a move that could prompt rival budget airlines to follow suit, Philstar news site reported.

The rollout is part of the carrier’s broader strategy to enhance the passenger experience, complementing its fleet expansion with new aircraft to build one of the largest and youngest fleets in Southeast Asia.

Cebu Pacific passenger jets are pictured at the tarmac of Terminal 3 at the Ninoy Aquino International aiport in Pasay city, Metro Manila, Philippines, April 1, 2016. Photo by Reuters

Starlink, based on a constellation of more than 10,000 low-orbit satellites, is capable of delivering high-speed, low-latency internet to aircraft with speeds of up to 1 Gbps per antenna, enabling a more stable and responsive connection at cruising altitude.

Once operational, passengers across all cabin classes are expected to benefit from smoother connectivity for data-heavy activities such as video streaming, gaming, social media use, and transferring large files, Channel News Asia reported.

A report in April by Ookla, a company that specializes in network intelligence, competitive benchmarking and customer experience analytics, said Starlink delivers significantly higher in-flight internet speeds compared with other onboard Wi-Fi systems.