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Korea fines Google for blocking Android customization

Heekyong Yang, Reuters
Posted at Sep 14 02:21 PM

South Korea has fined Alphabet Inc's Google 207 billion won ($176.64 million) for blocking customized versions of its Android operating system. Read more »

Now Corp raises stake in Now Telecom; eyes taking firm 'to the next level'

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 05 12:50 PM

Now Corp said Monday it has increased its stake in unit Now Telecom Co Inc to take it "to the next level" following its 25-year franchise renewal.  Read more »

Duterte renews franchise of third telco DITO for 25 years

Jamaine Punzalan, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of May 18 04:25 PM

MANILA — President Rodrigo Duterte on Tuesday signed a law renewing the franchise of DITO Telecommunity for another 25 years, a document from Malacañang showed. Read more »

DITO early adopters in Davao report fast downloads, initial interconnection problems

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Mar 22 03:42 PM

Some users in Davao City who bought DITO sim cards said the new telco provides fast mobile download speeds but also reported initial problems connecting to other telco networks.  Read more »

Third telco DITO says may offer broadband services next year

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Mar 02 06:06 PM

DITO Telecommunity on Tuesday said it might start offering broadband service in 2022.  Read more »

DITO to launch commercially on March 8 starting with Davao, Cebu

Jessica Fenol, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Feb 23 01:33 PM

DITO Telecommunity said Tuesday it would launch commercially on March 8 starting in Davao and Cebu, its chief technology officer Adel Tamano said. Read more »

Panukalang pag-alis sa expiration ng load, data pag-aaralan pa ng Senado

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jan 27 09:37 PM

Bubuo na ng technical working group si Sen. Grace Poe para pag-aralan ang panukalang pag-alis sa expiration ng mga cellphone load at mobile data. Read more »

Telcos insist on prepaid load expiry citing 'carrying cost'

Job Manahan, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jan 27 05:20 PM

Telecommunications companies on Wednesday opposed calls to remove the expiration date for prepaid cell phone credits saying this will affect telcos' system maintenance and burden them with “carrying cost.”   Read more »

NBI urges telcos to step up safeguards vs sexual exploitation of children

Angel Movido, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jan 24 05:11 PM

The National Bureau of Investigation on Sunday called on telecommunications companies to ramp up online security and actively block all websites facilitating the online sexual exploitation of children. Read more »

DPWH urged to amend right-of-way regulations to hasten telco infra build

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Oct 21 10:16 AM

The Department of Public Works and Highways should revisit and amend orders to establish a more "conducive" right-of-way regulations to help improve internet connectivity in the country, telecom-related agencies said Wednesday. Read more »

How the country’s third major telco got a 25-year franchise renewal — a timeline

RHIA GRANA
Updated as of Aug 26 03:17 PM

The Dennis Uy-led company says it’s on track for commercial roll out by March 2021. BY RHIA GRANA Read more »

Internet signal gaganda lang kung magdadagdag ng cell sites: eksperto

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 28 08:56 PM

Iginiit naman ni Sen. Panfilo "Ping" Lacson na nabigong warning-an ng Pangulo ang mga local government official na nanghuhuthot ng pera sa telcos kapalit ng permit at lisensiya.   Read more »

DepEd, NTC partner to air educational shows on TV, radio

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 05 02:09 PM

The Department of Education said Sunday it partnered with the National Telecommunications Commission for the airing of educational programs through television and radio as in-person classes remain postponed in the coming school year due to the coronavirus pandemic. Read more »

‘Valuable partner’: Cable operators group voice support for ABS-CBN franchise renewal

ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 06 08:31 PM

The Philippine Cable and Telecommunication Association said ABS-CBN has been a “valuable partner in the cable TV industry in bringing together the Filipino people news, education and entertainment.” Read more »

Can Duterte overturn NTC order vs ABS-CBN? Roque, Guevarra disagree

Mike Navallo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 06 04:00 PM

Can President Rodrigo Duterte overturn the cease and desist order issued by the National Telecommunications Commission against ABS-CBN and ABS-CBN Convergence? Two Cabinet officials gave different answers. Read more »

Grace period sa pagbabayad ng bill ng mga apektado ng quarantine posibleng pahabain

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Apr 15 09:42 PM

Pinag-aaralan na ng mga awtoridad kung ilang buwan ang palugit sa pagbabayad ng singil sa kuryente at tubig kapag natapos ang enhanced community quarantine.   Read more »

Telco shares are surprise losers as lockdown drives internet boom

Tom Westbrook and Douglas Busvine, Reuters
Posted at Apr 14 08:36 AM

As lockdowns worldwide drive a surge in internet use, boosting online sales for businesses as varied as gaming and food delivery, the stocks of internet providers are an unlikely laggard on global markets. Read more »

‘It can be regulated’: Lawmaker on foreign ownership concerns in telco, transpo sectors

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Mar 11 07:34 PM

A Philippine lawmaker on Wednesday allayed fears that allowing foreign ownership in the telecommunications and transportation sectors will compromise national security.   Read more »

House passes bill allowing foreign ownership in telco, transport

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Mar 10 08:09 PM

The House of Representatives on Tuesday passed on third and final reading a bill seeking to allow foreign ownership of telecommunication and transportation businesses, to the dismay of dozens of lawmakers who rejected it. Read more »

Will foreign ownership of telcos influence content of mass media?

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Feb 21 12:19 AM

Several Philippine legislators and law professors expressed alarm over the possible control by foreigners of some critical industries.  Read more »