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PLDT accelerates sunsetting of 3G network: officials

Jessica Fenol, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 04 05:27 PM

PLDT Inc and Smart Communication is accelerating the "sunsetting" or termination of its 3G technology to maximize its network assets, telco officials said Thursday Read more »

NOW Telecom 'negotiating' lease of towers, telco facilities

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 22 02:02 PM

NOW Corp on Friday said its unit NOW Telecom and SBA Towers Philippines signed a memorandum of understanding as part of its telco expansion plans. Read more »

PH internet speeds further improve in June: Ookla

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 20 04:59 PM

Mobile and fixed internet speed in the country improved in June, according to the Ookla's latest Speedtest Global report. Read more »

DITO says hits 10.3-M subscribers; builds 5,500 towers

Jessica Fenol, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jul 14 06:09 PM

DITO said it is ready to go toe-to-toe with PLDT and Globe as its subscriber base hits 10.3 million and its tower count hit 5,500. Read more »

Smart, Globe or DITO? OpenSignal says who’s fastest

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 11 09:11 PM

Smart rules downloads and 5G availability, while Globe had the most consistent quality of service, and DITO had the fastest average uploads, OpenSignal said. Read more »

REVIEW: Oppo Find X5 Pro is a sleek, beautiful beast

Art Fuentes, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 11 02:55 PM

The X5 Pro’s ceramic build and sleek flowing contours are a breath of fresh air in terms of smartphone design, and its cameras are superb shooters. Read more »

Ookla says DITO entry improved 4G and 5G speeds in PH

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 04 03:48 PM

Mobile internet speeds in the Philippines showed significant improvement following the commercial launch of DITO Telecommunity, an industry watcher said. Read more »

Tech adoption seen to drive PH data center industry

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jun 23 08:02 AM

The pandemic-induced digital shift could fuel the demand for data centers in the Philippines, an analyst said. Read more »

REVIEW: Motorola Edge 30 Pro, an affordable 'flagship'

Art Fuentes, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 04 10:01 AM

While the phone itself has legit flagship specs, its other features, as well as its price put it closer to the premium midrange segment. Read more »

China condemns Canada's 'groundless' Huawei 5G ban

Agence France-Presse
Posted at May 20 04:43 PM

Beijing hit out at Ottawa for blocking Chinese telecommunications giants Huawei and ZTE from Canadian 5G networks, saying the ban was 'groundless.' Read more »

Canada to ban Huawei and ZTE from 5G networks

Agence France-Presse
Posted at May 20 05:47 AM

Canada is to ban Chinese telecommunications giants Huawei and ZTE from its 5G wireless networks due to national security concerns. Read more »

LOOK: vivo V23 Series 5G receives 88% sellout data

vivo
Posted at Apr 28 03:28 PM

Check out why vivo V23 Series 5G achieves 88% sellout data. Read more »

Sun Postpaid to become Smart Postpaid starting April 25

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Apr 15 11:08 AM

Smart Communications said Sun Postpaid would be officially rebranded to Smart Postpaid along with all its postpaid and broadband packages starting April 25. Read more »

REVIEW: Realme 9 Pro+ is a solid midranger, great camera

Art Fuentes, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Apr 05 06:22 PM

The realme 9 Pro+ is a solidly spec'd midrange phone that also features an image sensor that's used in some flagship devices. Read more »

The secret behind Kelvin Markulit's latest TikToks

Xiaomi
Posted at Mar 24 02:19 PM

Content creator and photographer Kelvin Markulit is showing his viewers how anyone can make trending videos and beautiful photographs. Read more »

Apple upgrades low-end iPhone SE with 5G

Danielle Kaye and Nivedita Balu, Reuters
Posted at Mar 09 06:29 AM

Apple Inc on Tuesday added 5G connectivity to its low-cost iPhone SE and iPad Air and introduced a faster chip for a new desktop. Read more »

DITO eyes 'head to head' competition with Globe, PLDT

Jessica Fenol and Warren De Guzman, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Mar 08 02:50 PM

DITO Telecommunity on Tuesday said it is confident it would meet its target of covering 70 percent of the population by July. Read more »

Apple expected to launch new low-cost 5G iPhone

Danielle Kaye and Nivedita Balu, Reuters
Posted at Mar 08 08:44 AM

Apple Inc will likely announce a new low-cost version of its iPhone SE with 5G capabilities at its annual spring product launch event on Tuesday, analysts say. Read more »

DITO unveils 5G wireless broadband, P13k starter kit

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Feb 28 02:35 PM

Third telco DITO Telecommunity said Monday it has begun the rollout of its 5G wireless broadband in select areas in the National Capital Region. Read more »

Smart fully restores services in Palawan

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Feb 17 12:16 PM

Smart Communications has fully restored its communication services in Palawan which were damaged by typhoon Odette in December, PLDT Inc said Thursday. Read more »