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3G out, 4G LTE-5G ready SIMs in: Globe tells consumers to upgrade for faster connection

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Oct 20 07:01 PM

Globe on Tuesday announced it has completely removed consumer 3G SIMs across its retail and distribution chains as it pushes subscribers to switch to faster 4G LTE/5G-ready SIMs.  Read more »

AFP says building DITO towers within camps poses 'very low' security risk

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 13 06:17 PM

Armed Forces of the Philippines chief Gen. Gilbert Gapay said Tuesday DITO Telecommunity's proposal to build towers within military camps poses "very low" security risk, allaying concerns on espionage. Read more »

Converge ICT prices IPO at P16.80 per share, near bottom of guidance

Reuters
Updated as of Oct 09 10:58 AM

Converge ICT Solutions Inc on Friday priced its initial public offering (IPO) at P16.80 per share, near the bottom of an indicated range, in the country's second largest ever listing. 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 »

Aboitiz infra unit to deploy 'small cell networks' to back up common tower venture

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 07 02:41 PM

Aboitiz InfraCapital on Wednesday it is deploying small cell networks in key cities to supplement its common tower project and boost connectivity and network quality. Read more »

Udenna Infrastructure bags P10-billion tower, fiber optic deal with third telco DITO

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 07 11:12 AM

Udenna Infrastructure Corp said Wednesday it signed a P10 billion deal for the construction of DITO Telecommunity's cell towers and the roll out of fiber optic cables. Read more »

Lawmaker asks telcos to step up after connectivity problems plague school opening

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 06 11:21 AM

Telecommunications companies have to step up in providing stable internet connection, Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian said Tuesday after connectivity issues were reported on the opening of classes. Read more »

Pagproseso ng mga LGU sa aplikasyon ng telcos, mas mabilis na: Año

Arra Perez , ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 06 03:08 AM

MAYNILA - Pinabilis na ng mga lokal na pamahalaan ang pagproseso sa mga aplikasyon ng telecommunication companies na nais magtayo ng istruktura, na inaasahang makatutulong sa pagpapabuti ng mobile at internet connectivity.   Read more »

As classes resume, Duterte appeals for better services from telcos

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 28 11:19 PM

MANILA - President Rodrigo Duterte on Monday urged telecommunications companies in the country to improve their services as classes resume. Read more »

Smart says 5G rollout expanded to key areas in Visayas, Mindanao

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Sep 28 01:33 PM

Smart is launching its 5G service in key areas in Boracay, Cebu, Iloilo and Davao, PLDT Inc said in a statement.  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 »

Ilang eskuwelahan nagkansela ng 1 linggong klase dahil sa PLDT maintenance

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 25 08:00 PM

Nagkansela ang mga eskuwelahan ng pasok matapos ang posibleng paghina ng serbisyo sa landline, mobile at internet.   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 »

ABS-CBN to gain from better broadband as it ramps up digital push: KBP officials

Art Fuentes, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Sep 23 09:34 PM

“Content is king,” said KBP Corporate Secretary Lito Yabut. “If they [ABS-CBN] continue providing their programs, they’ll still be very much around."  Read more »

Globe says broadband prices dropped over 60 percent as telco ramps up investments in network

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 22 02:29 PM

Globe Telecom said Tuesday the prices of its broadband services have dropped by more than 60 percent since 2016 as the company ramped up investments to improve its internet infrastructure. Read more »

NOW Telecom eyes public listing, 5G rollout as NTC grants provisional authority to '4th telco'

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Sep 21 12:08 PM

NOW Corp said Monday the National Telecommunications Commission has extended the provisional authority of its telco unit NOW Telecom to install, operate and maintain mobile telecommunications system. Read more »

DITO picks US firm as cybersecurity solutions provider, says 'fortunate' with China Telecom on board

Jessica Fenol, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 17 03:34 PM

DITO Telecommunity said Thursday it was "fortunate" to have China Telecom as partner for its third telco rollout calling espionage concerns "misplaced" and bringing in a US firm as cybersecurity provider. Read more »

Third telco DITO says first year target on towers completion on track, seeks 'trust' on AFP deal

Jessica Fenol, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Sep 17 04:38 PM

DITO Telecommunity on Thursday said it was on track to complete its initial first year commitment of 1,300 towers by October, as the third telco player appealed to "put some trust" on its existing agreement with the Armed Forces of the Philippines. Read more »

Bilis ng internet sa bansa bumuti na kumpara noong mga nakaraang taon: DICT

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 16 08:39 PM

Paliwanag ng Department of Information and Communications Technology, malaki na ang pinagbago ng bilis ng internet sa bansa. Read more »

AFP mulls amending DITO cell tower pact to add more safety provisions

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 16 05:30 PM

The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) said Wednesday it might add provisions to the approved pact between them and China-backed DITO Telecommunity following concerns about potential espionage.  Read more »