uCloudlink's GlocalMe Expands US Presence with AI-Powered PetPhone Amid Booming Pet Market

uCloudlink's consumer brand GlocalMe launches PetPhone, an AI-powered device connecting pets and owners. The product aims to capitalize on the US pet boom, with revenue expected to double in 2025. GlocalMe has secured a partnership with Chewy and plans to expand distribution through retail and digital platforms. PetPhone allows pets to "call" owners and owners to check in remotely. The US pet care industry is valued at over $140 billion, and consumers are receptive to technology enhancing pet health and emotional well-being.

uCloudlink Group Inc's consumer brand GlocalMe has made a significant push into the U.S. market with the launch of PetPhone, an AI-powered device designed to connect pets and their owners. The company aims to capitalize on the growing U.S. pet market, expecting revenue to double in 2025 after re-entering the market last year uCloudlink's GlocalMe Taps Into U.S. Pet Boom With PetPhone After Market Re-Entry^[1].

PetPhone allows pets to "call" their owners through AI-enabled recognition of actions and sounds, while owners can check in remotely, play calming music, or issue commands. The product is positioned as a driver of GlocalMe's U.S. expansion, with CEO Chen Zhaohui stating, "The U.S. is the biggest pet market in the world. Every family needs a PetPhone. Our mission is bridging the digital gap for humans and pets" uCloudlink's GlocalMe Taps Into U.S. Pet Boom With PetPhone After Market Re-Entry^[1].

GlocalMe has secured a strategic partnership with Chewy, the U.S.-based pet e-commerce leader, becoming its exclusive PetPhone service provider within three months of negotiations. The company plans official launch events in Boston and Los Angeles and is in talks with other retail and digital platforms to scale distribution uCloudlink's GlocalMe Taps Into U.S. Pet Boom With PetPhone After Market Re-Entry^[1].

The U.S. pet care industry is valued at over $140 billion, with spending per household continuing to rise as pet ownership becomes more embedded in American lifestyles. Analysts note that the U.S. market is highly receptive to "humanization" trends in pet care, with consumers willing to adopt technology products that enhance pets' health, safety, and emotional well-being uCloudlink's GlocalMe Taps Into U.S. Pet Boom With PetPhone After Market Re-Entry^[1].

uCloudlink has expanded its U.S. headcount from 2 to 7 and tailored products specifically for American consumers, including car connectivity solutions and now PetPhone. The company reported $10 million net profit in 2023, much of which is being reinvested into new product development and U.S. marketing uCloudlink's GlocalMe Taps Into U.S. Pet Boom With PetPhone After Market Re-Entry^[1].

Despite ongoing U.S.-China trade tensions and tariffs, uCloudlink is confident it can weather policy headwinds. The company is headquartered in Singapore, with R&D in China and diversified manufacturing across Asia, a structure that minimizes exposure to tariff shocks uCloudlink's GlocalMe Taps Into U.S. Pet Boom With PetPhone After Market Re-Entry^[1].