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Telcos to shut off some services in Kalibo, nearby areas during Ati-Atihan

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jan 19 11:09 PM

Globe Telecom and Smart Communications Inc. said this was in compliance with a National Telecommunications Commission directive. Read more »

Smart boosts GigaSurf packages with new Video Every Day promo

Smart
Posted at Dec 21 04:09 PM

You can now unlock a total entertainment experience as Smart recently launched Video Every Day, a breakthrough promo that offers up to 1 hour of free video streaming on top apps like YouTube, iflix, NBA League Pass, and iWant. Read more »

Third telco to spur economy in remote areas: DICT chief

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Oct 25 11:46 AM

Some 40 percent of the country is either unserved or underserved by the 2 telecommunications giants, Department of Information and Communications Technology officer-in-charge Eliseo Rio said. Read more »

Lawmakers question telcos on sudden disappearance of prepaid load

April Rafales, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Sep 15 02:55 PM

MANILA—Lawmakers on Wednesday questioned telecommunications companies on the sudden disappearance of prepaid load, stemming from seemingly automatic enrollment of numbers to value-added services. Read more »

PLDT outlines P50-billion capital spending this year

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Feb 05 03:30 PM

PLDT Inc on Monday outlined how it planned to spend a record P50 billion this year to aid its shift to digital services. Read more »

Common cell sites a 'win-win solution,' Duterte adviser says

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jan 23 01:30 PM

Having shared cell sites is a "win-win solution" that will unburden carriers of tower-building costs and allow them to divert more funds to improve their services, an adviser to President Rodrigo Duterte said Tuesday.   Read more »

Third telco may need more frequencies to challenge PLDT, Globe, says watchdog

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jan 18 11:40 AM

Telecommunications frequencies currently available may not be enough for a third player to effectively challenge PLDT Inc and Globe Telecom, the country's anti-trust watchdog said.   Read more »

Telcos to shut off mobile services during Black Nazarene procession

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jan 08 08:50 PM

MANILA (UPDATED) - The two major telecommunications firms will turn off mobile phone services in selected areas during the annual procession of the Black Nazarene on Tuesday.  Read more »

Smart forges $28-million partnership with China's Huawei, PLDT says

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jan 02 09:57 AM

PLDT Inc said Tuesday its mobile unit, Smart Communications, has forged a $28-million (P1.4 billion) partnership with China's Huawei as part of a record P50-billion spending plan this year to improve its services. Read more »

Going abroad? Connect to travel apps for free with this one-stop portal

Smart Communications
Posted at Dec 21 01:06 PM

Enjoy free access to 21 apps including Uber, Google Maps, and Booking in 26 destinations. Read more »

Always #feelingbored? Here are 5 things every tired millennial can relate to

Smart Communications
Posted at Nov 21 05:51 PM

Ever felt so empty you don’t know what to do? Like when you’re done with your homework, and no one’s home but you’re too tired to go out and classes and work are suspended for tomorrow because of a typhoon? Read more »

Marawi evacuees get fresh gov't IDs, access to SMS alerts

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 28 06:02 PM

The office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in the Philippines on Tuesday began facilitating the issuance of government identification cards to displaced Marawi City residents, a crucial step in helping evacuees start afresh as they return home in the wake of the five-month conflict.  Read more »

Duterte says he asked Salalima to resign

Dharel Placido, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 28 09:31 PM

President Rodrigo Duterte said he had asked Rodolfo Salalima to quit his post at the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT). Read more »

SC urged to order telcos to refund P7-B to subscribers

Ina Reformina, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 19 07:56 PM

Party-list group Bayan Muna, through its leaders Neri Colmenares and Carlos Isagani Zarate, urged the Supreme Court (SC) to order telecom firms to refund their subscribers at least P7-billion for alleged excessive short message service (SMS) charges. Read more »

Kiddie show 'Batibot' now an educational app

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 09 07:00 PM

The mobile application version of the beloved TV show Batibot is now available for iOS users. Read more »

Duterte OKs Smart franchise renewal

Dharel Placido, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of May 03 07:44 PM

President Rodrigo Duterte has signed a measure extending the franchise granted to Smart Communications to 25 years.  Read more »

6 must-have apps when traveling abroad

Smart Communications
Updated as of May 03 03:54 PM

Traveling abroad to meet new people and learn about their culture is simply the best form of education -- and the most fun, too. Read more »

5 things you shouldn’t let your kids see online

Smart Communications
Posted at Mar 09 11:51 AM

In this digital age, information is now readily available to anyone. It's fast and rich, yet sometimes inaccurate. Read more »

PLDT says Smart complies with listing requirement

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Mar 06 12:56 PM

PLDT Inc said Monday its unit, Smart Communications, has complied with requirements to list shares on the stock exchange. Read more »

House approves new franchises for Smart, GMA Network

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jan 16 05:58 PM

The House of Representatives has approved on third and final reading bills granting fresh 25-year franchises to Smart Communications Inc. and GMA Network Inc. Read more »