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OPPO Reno8 T 5G 108MP camera to give high performance

OPPO
Posted at Mar 14 10:12 AM

Quality portrait shots everyday with the 'Portrait Expert.' Read more »

How 5G disappointed 'pretty much everybody'

Agence France Presse
Updated as of Mar 01 09:09 AM

Driverless cars, fridges that talk to toasters, breathtaking immersive reality, mind-blowing gaming experiences –- 5G was going to enable it all, and telecom companies were going to make a packet. Read more »

Nokia unveils redesigned 'modern' look

Jessica Fenol, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Feb 27 10:19 AM

Nokia said it has unveiled its new look during the World Mobile Congress to reflect its current business model as a B2B technology innovation leader. Read more »

Globe expands 5G to 70 cities, towns in 2022

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Feb 24 01:03 PM

Globe Telecom said at least 70 cities and towns nationwide are now connected via 5G in 200, more than double compared to 2021 as it continues to expand coverage. Read more »

Globe builds over 2,200 new 5G sites, connects 1,702 new cell sites in 2022

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Feb 16 12:21 PM

Globe Telecom on Thursday said it has connected 1,702 new cell sites and built over 2,267 new 5G sites in 2022 as it expands its network infrastructure. Read more »

REVIEW: HONOR X9a 5G blends beauty with toughness

Art Fuentes, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jan 31 10:41 AM

This thing is crazy tough. The X9a might just be the GenZ reincarnation of the Nokia 3310 beloved by GenXers for its equally extreme durability. Read more »

PH, China ink memorandum of understanding on digital cooperation: DICT

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jan 06 04:06 PM

The Philippines and China signed an MOU to enhance cooperation in the digital, information and communications technology sectors, the DICT said. Read more »

Globe sets lower $1.3 billion capex for 2023

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Dec 09 11:50 AM

Globe Telecom on Friday said its board has approved a $1.3 billion capital expenditure for 2023, lower by 30 percent compared to the $1.9 billion this year. Read more »

Why companies should spend 'smartly' on cybersecurity

Jessica Fenol, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Nov 30 09:21 AM

(UPDATED) Companies must spend 'smartly' on cybersecurity in 2023 as 5G and the Metaverse could deepen the scope of threats, Palo Alto Networks Inc said. Read more »

Globe posts P26.5 billion net income in Jan-Sept, up 48 pct

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Nov 14 02:35 PM

Globe Telecom said on Monday its net income reached P26.5 billion, higher by 48 percent compared to P18 billion in the same period in 2021 driven by corporate data and mobile services. Read more »

PLDT says 9 month telco core income up 10 pct to P25.4

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Nov 03 03:26 PM

The company said it is reviewing its consolidated capex for 2022, which could exceed the initial guidance of P85 billion. Read more »

Globe adds 252 5G cell sites in Mindanao

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 18 02:13 PM

Globe Telecom on Tuesday said it has installed 252 5G-ready cell sites in Mindanao, which brought the total network to 933 in the first half of 2022. Read more »

Globe adds 302 5G cell sites in Visayas

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 10 10:53 AM

Cebu City ranked first in 5G usage in the Visayas, followed by Lapu-Lapu City and Mandaue City, Globe said. Read more »

DITO says passes NTC technical audit anew

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 22 09:16 PM

DITO Telecommunity passed its third year technical audit by the National Telecommunications Commission, the telco said on Thursday. Read more »

New Xiaomi 12 Lite is sleek in size, big in features

Jessica Fenol, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 18 09:30 PM

The new Xiaomi 12 Lite officially launched on Aug. 18 for the Philippine market proves that going minimal in size doesn't mean cutting back on specs. Read more »

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 »