List of places in the Philippines where 5G is now accessible
Telecommunications companies have become much more aggressive in expanding their networks after removing red tape.
This move by the government gave telcos the liberty to speed up the installation of cell towers...
Duterte satisfied with faster rollout of telco towers
The rollout of telco towers has been aggressive since President Rodrigo Duterte called out local government units (LGUs) to remove red tape that hinders that the expansion of networks and improvement...
PH first in SEA to tap 5G in cloud gaming
Smart Communications has launched the first-ever 5G-enabled eSports hub in the Philippines, marking the first-of-its-kind cross-platform gaming exhibition match hosted on the cloud.
This is achieved thanks to the next generation mobile...
OpenSignal reports improved online video, latency experience in PH
Independent mobile analytics company OpenSignal revealed that the online video experience in the Philippines has improved in the last few years.
OpenSignal explained that video experience is measured based on the quality...
Roundup: Telcos, ISPs beef up services amid COVID-19 pandemic
Telcos and Internet service providers (ISPs) have been beefing up their services by entering partnerships and launching new promos for consumers amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
SKY Fiber offers a backup Internet plan...
Opensignal ranks Smart, Globe Global Rising Stars for 4G, video
Opensignal Ltd. included Globe Telecom and Smart Communications as among the top 30 "most improved" mobile operators worldwide on video experience and 4G availability, reaching the category of "Global Rising Stars."
Reaching...
PLDT, Smart, Sky Cable users to experience slow connection from Sept 25 to 30
Asia-America Gateway (AAG), international trans-Pacific submarine cable systems, will have its emergency maintenance activities for five days, affecting the internet services of Smart, PLDT, and Sky Cable.
These internet service providers announced...
PLDT boosts ADSL customers’ internet speeds through fiber upgrade for free
PLDT recently launched a modernization program that enables customers to upgrade from the copper-based ADSL service to fiber that improves internet speeds for free in the next 18 months.
“Moving forward, we...
ePLDT to enable PH businesses with Salesforce partnership
The ICT arm of PLDT Enterprise, ePLDT, continues to dominate the local cloud arena through its recent collaboration with the global leader and pioneer in cloud computing, Salesforce.
The world's leading customer...
At the expense of national security? DITO to pay AFP cash for space in...
Third telco player DITO Telecommunity clarified that the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) will get monetary, not just in-kind, compensation in exchange for leasing spaces in military camps to install...
PLDT-Smart gets 211 total of tower permits, boosts tower rollout nationwide
In a bid to improve quality and coverage of telecommunications services in the Philippines, PLDT wireless subsidiary Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) enhanced its nationwide tower rollout through the issuance of 34...
Smart, TNT now offer Free Games prepaid promo
Smart and TNT now offer Free Games prepaid promo for subscribers to enjoy their favorite mobile games much more.
Subscribers have two options to choose from, varying on its game selections for...
Smart Ramps Up Online Safety, Launches Cyber Security Caravan
Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) rolled out its cybersecurity caravan in Metro Manila, an event that took place virtually in line with physical distancing measures amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
The #CyberSmart Cyber Security...
Philippine Air Force inks deal with PLDT to bolster PH’s cyber defense
With wars also shifting digitally, the Philippine Airforce (PAF) has partnered with PLDT to boost the country's cyber defense, just like what the US Air Force has done in the past.
The...
Smart Communications extends LTE network to Pag-asa Island in West Philippine Sea
Smart Communications announced that it has extended its LTE network to the Pag-asa Island in the West Philippine Sea. This means residents can now enjoy mobile data to access chat apps...
DLSU sets up e-learning with PLDT’s Smart Giga Study, Bizload services
PLDT Enterprise and De La Salle University (DLSU) joined forces to address the technical needs and reliable home-based setup for DLSU students and faculty in pursuing top-quality education amid the current...
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Huawei’s influence in 5G market weakens as ASEAN opts European rivals
Singapore Telecommunications (Singtel) and the StarHub-M1 consortium announced they have chosen Swedish Ericsson and Finnish Nokia, respectively, as 5G network partners. This development translates...
