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Converge to build P1 billion data center in Cebu

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Posted at Jun 15 11:04 AM

Converge ICT Solutions Inc said Tuesday it will build a P1-billion data center in Cebu in preparation for the surge in demand from Visayas and Mindanao.  Read more »

Globe says home broadband market 'hyper competitive' due heightened demand

Bruce Rodriguez, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 01 05:29 PM

Globe says home broadband market 'hyper competitive' due to fiber demand Read more »

PLDT, Smart deploy lightweight carbon fiber towers on urban rooftops

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jun 09 12:19 PM

PLDT Inc and its wireless arm Smart Communications are deploying the country's first lightweight carbon fiber towers in urban rooftops, the telco said Friday. Read more »

Converge ICT says may give free boost up to 100 Mbps this year

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of May 19 01:35 PM

Converge ICT can boost the speed of its baseline subscribers from 35Mbps to 50 Mbps or even 100Mbps this year if it hits its milestone of getting 1.75 million subscribers before the end of 2021, the telco’s CEO said on Wednesday.  Read more »

Converge ICT, Starlink satellite internet service unlikely this year

Bruce Rodriguez, ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 17 07:23 PM

Converge ICT said it may not offer satellite broadband services this year as talks with Elon Musk's SpaceX Starlink project remain far from being finalized. Read more »

Converge income almost triples in Q1 as subscriber base almost doubles

ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 17 01:30 PM

Converge ICT said its net income after tax almost tripled, rising to P1.55 billion in the first quarter of this year from P574 million in the same period last year amid strong subscriber growth.    Read more »

Converge eyes Q2 VisMin fiber broadband commercial launch

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Apr 01 07:41 AM

Converge Information and Communications Technology Solutions Inc it plans to launch commercial fiber broadband services in Visayas and Mindanao by the second quarter.  Read more »

Refunds for downtime: DICT backs bill making telcos pay for service interruptions

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Mar 30 04:37 PM

The Department of Information and Communications Technology on Tuesday said it supports a bill requiring telcos and and internet service providers to give refunds for service outages and interruptions. Read more »

Converge says customer service beefed up in NCR Plus amid ECQ

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Mar 29 04:48 PM

Converge ICT Solutions Inc said Monday it has increased its personnel, communications channels, and service vehicles to ensure continued service during the enhanced community quarantine. Read more »

SKY Fiber offers free speed boost for home internet subscriptions

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Mar 19 04:34 PM

SKY Fiber said subscribers can now enjoy leveled-up internet after speeds of their home internet service were upgraded without an added cost. Read more »

'It's on': Philippines' Converge says talks with Elon Musk's SpaceX Starlink ongoing

Michelle Ong, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Mar 12 12:23 PM

Converge Information and Communications Technology Solutions Inc said Friday it has conducted "several talks" with officials of Elon Musk's SpaceX for its Starlink broadband satellite internet technology.   Read more »

Converge sets P20B capex for 2021, eyes 55 pct of homes nationwide

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Updated as of Mar 12 12:10 PM

Converge Information and Communications Technology Solutions said Thursday it allotted some P20 billion for capital expenditure this year.   Read more »

Converge sets P20B capex for 2021, eyes 55 pct of homes nationwide

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Posted at Mar 11 12:40 PM

Converge Information and Communications Technology Solutions said Thursday it allotted some P20 billion for capital expenditure this year.   Read more »

Telco tower builder says completes 5th common tower, Globe to get first dibs

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Feb 23 11:09 AM

IETI said the new tower is the fifth project it has completed but is the first that was built to suit the specifications of a client, which is Globe. Read more »

Converge ICT says 'premature' to talk of deal with Elon Musk's SpaceX Starlink

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Feb 15 11:29 AM

Broadband service provider Converge ICT on Monday played down reports that it was entering a deal with centi-billionaire Elon Musk's firm SpaceX. Read more »

'We have to see how they play the game': Globe plays down impact of DITO

Nika Lazo, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Feb 10 05:41 PM

Globe is unfazed by the incoming telco player DITO Telecommunity which is set to launch in March -- seeing no significant impact and no change in prices. Read more »

Converge says 'doubled' fiber network in 2020

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Posted at Feb 10 11:33 AM

Converge said Wednesday it "doubled" its fiber network and residential customer growth last year from 2019 as it ramped up its expansion. Read more »

Globe net income down 16 pct to P18.6 billion in 2020

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Feb 10 10:53 PM

MANILA (UPDATED)- Globe Telecom saw a 16 percent drop in net income last year to P18.6 billion versus P22.3 billion in 2019 due to lower revenues and depreciation charges amid the pandemic. Read more »

Globe to ramp up 4G LTE rollout in key tourist destinations this month

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Posted at Feb 03 06:40 PM

Ayala-led Globe Telecom is set to ramp up 4G LTE network rollout in key tourist destinations this February. Read more »

TINGNAN: Dog planter basket gawa sa abaca pantawid sa pandemya sa Albay

Karren Canon, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jan 31 08:17 PM

Muling nakabangon sa epekto ng pandemya ang mga taga Barangay Calbayog sa bayan ng Malilipot, Albay matapos muling umusbong ang kanilang kita sa paggawa ng abaca. Read more »