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PLDT sells 5.9k telco towers for P77 billion to two towercos

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Updated as of Apr 19 04:44 PM

The P77 billion deal is the largest-ever acquisition of assets in the Philippines by international investors, PLDT said. Read more »

Globe Telecom signs $100 million loan to fund capex

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Posted at May 17 02:09 PM

Globe Telecom signed a term loan facility with Bank of China (Hong Kong) for $100 million or around P4.8 billion to finance its capital expenditures, the company disclosed to the stock market on Monday.  Read more »

Globe says 911 new cell sites built as of November, building 2,000 more next year

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Updated as of Dec 03 11:43 AM

Globe Telecom has built 911 new cell sites as of November and expects to build 389 more sites before the year ends, the company said on Wednesday.  Read more »

PLDT says building 2,000 new cell sites next year as Palace hits telcos anew

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Posted at Dec 01 10:40 PM

PLDT-Smart said Tuesday it is rolling out an additional 2,000 cell sites next year, and laying down underground fiber optic cables in the Bicol region and in Samar province, as part of its efforts to improve telco services.  Read more »

Do cell sites pose health risks? FDA says safety checks in place

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Posted at Nov 06 06:54 PM

The Food and Drug Administration said typical exposures to cell site antennas emitting radiofrequency radiation do not have adverse effects, the DICT said on Friday, citing an FDA advisory. Read more »

PLDT says Smart accelerates tower rollout, aims to improve coverage

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Posted at Sep 16 09:19 AM

PLDT Inc said its wireless unit Smart Communications Inc would further hasten cell tower rollout with the issuance of new building permits. Read more »

Globe ramps up cell site deployment via deals with tower companies

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Updated as of Sep 09 03:09 PM

Globe Telecom said Wednesday it is ramping up cell site deployment across the Philippines as its partnerships with independent tower companies “advanced to active acquisition and build phases.” Read more »

Streamlining permits under Bayanihan 2 to help 'dramatically' increase telco towers: Globe

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Updated as of Aug 24 12:06 PM

A provision under the Bayanihan 2 that streamlines the permitting process in building telco towers will help "dramatically" increase cell sites in the country, Globe Telecom said Monday.  Read more »

Gov't, telco 'collaboration' critical to keep Filipinos connected in new normal

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Posted at Jul 27 12:24 AM

Government and the telecommunication players should work together to ensure broadband infrastructure are in place to keep homes, schools and businesses connected in the new normal, Globe Telecom said. Read more »

Globe Telecom backs proposal to put up cell sites in public schools

Arianne Merez, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 19 01:18 PM

Globe Telecommunications said Friday it could build cell sites in public schools to provide internet access to teachers and students. Read more »

Paglalagay ng cell site sa public schools iminungkahi

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Posted at Jun 17 01:17 PM

Iminungkahi ni Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian ang pagpapatayo ng cell site sa bawat pampublikong paaralan upang magkaroon ng access sa internet ang mga guro at mag-aaral.   Read more »