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DICT eyes using 'untapped funds' for common towers

ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 06 02:37 PM

The Department of Information and Communications Technology is interested in investing in common towers in commercially unviable areas, a DICT official said Thursday.  Read more »

More than 2,200 applications for cell tower permits approved: Año

John Gabriel Agcaoili, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 30 10:39 PM

MANILA - More than 2,200 applications for permits of telco firms to build cell towers have been approved, Interior Secretary Eduardo Año said Monday, as the Philippines continues to fast-track construction of cell sites for better connectivity services by the end of the year. Read more »

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

ABS-CBN News
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 »

Raps filed vs 183 village heads over SAP distribution anomalies; 89 suspended: Año

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 05 11:45 PM

More than 200 barangay chairpersons allegedly involved in anomalies in the distribution of the Social Amelioration Program (SAP) aid during the COVID-19 pandemic are either facing charges or have been suspended, Interior and Local Government Sec. Eduardo Año said Thursday. Read more »

Globe eyes installation of 800 cell sites before end of 2020

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 08 10:13 AM

Globe Telecom said Thursday it planned to install at least 800 cell sites during the fourth quarter of 2020 to improve mobile signal and connectivity.    Read more »

Globe Telecom claims upgrades in 4G network in NCR, Cavite, Bulacan, Rizal

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 28 12:19 PM

Globe Telecom said Monday it was upgrading its 4G network in Metro Manila, most areas of Rizal, Cavite and Bulacan to help keep small and medium businesses compete online during pandemic.  Read more »

Globe Telecom sets 'largest network upgrade' to boost nationwide connectivity

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 24 12:59 PM

Globe Telecom announced Thursday its "largest network upgrade" after the government called for enhanced internet service especially during the pandemic. Read more »

PLDT says Smart accelerates tower rollout, aims to improve coverage

ABS-CBN News
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 »

China-backed third telco DITO sets land acquisition guidelines for tower, cell sites use

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 11 01:35 PM

DITO Telecommunity said Friday locations for its facilities have been pre-determined as it released guidelines for land acquisition to be used for its tower sites and base stations.   Read more »

Corruption reason for delays in constructing new cell towers: DICT

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jan 24 09:23 PM

DICT acting secretary Eliseo Rio said that numerous permits are required before a tower could be built, and some local government units intentionally delay their issuance. Read more »

Globe says permit delays delay cell site building

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 22 03:30 PM

Over 25 permits that could take 8 months to secure are needed to build just one tower, Globe said in a statement.  Read more »

DICT welcomes private firms to build common cell towers

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 25 11:49 PM

As this develops, the Department of Information and Communications Technology is confident that cheaper, reliable and secure Internet access is underway. Read more »

Gov't releases rules on proposed common tower companies

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Apr 30 02:15 PM

The rules allow foreigners to fully own a cell tower company. Read more »