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Palace: NTC says telcos improved internet speed

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jan 12 02:07 PM

The National Telecommunications Commission has reported to President Rodrigo Duterte that internet service providers have improved their download speed, his spokesman said on Tuesday.   Read more »

China telecom firms slide after New York delisting as oil giants fret

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Jan 04 12:22 PM

Shares in China's big three state-owned telecom companies slid in Hong Kong Monday during the first day of trading since the New York Stock Exchange announced it was delisting the firms.   Read more »

P365 million annual fine sought on telcos failing to reach internet speed targets

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Dec 27 02:34 PM

As the Philippines ranked among countries with slow internet connection, a lawmaker on Sunday sought a P365 million annual fine for telcos that fail to reach mandatory internet speed targets.   Read more »

NTC to check improvement in internet speed by end-December

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Dec 11 01:08 PM

"Nakikita naman po natin na pataas e, pataas iyong average speed so meron pong improvement. Iyong nga lang, hindi gaanong substantial ang improvement," Deputy Commissioner Edgardo Cabarios said.    Read more »

Faster internet up to telcos, Palace says despite call for gov't investment

Jamaine Punzalan, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Dec 10 03:49 PM

Boosting the country's internet speed is up to telecommunication providers, Malacacañang said Thursday, after a firm and a regulator said this required government investment.    Read more »

Fast internet requires gov't investment: NTC, telco

Jamaine Punzalan, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Dec 08 04:51 PM

Government investment is needed to boost the country's internet speed, its regulator and a telecommunication provider said Tuesday, following President Rodrigo Duterte's deadline to improve services.  Read more »

Poe tells telco franchise applicant: Don't take panel hearings lightly

Trishia Billones, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Dec 08 12:46 PM

Sen. Grace Poe on Tuesday told representatives of a telecommunications company applying for a franchise to shape up and show up in committee hearings after an "underwhelming" presentation, with an official even being absent. Read more »

PH internet speed nearly tripled in 2020, but lags behind other Asian countries: NTC

Katrina Domingo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Dec 07 05:21 PM

The National Telecommunications Commission on Monday said internet speeds in the Philippines improved by as much as 262.7 percent in 2020, but continues to lag behind regional peers. Read more »

NTC to telcos: Improve services in anticipation of internet traffic surge during holidays

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Dec 05 07:15 PM

The NTC said many holiday activities, including Christmas parties, could be held online due to community quarantine measures meant to halt the spread of COVID-19. Read more »

Palace says telcos rushing to give update on service improvement

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Dec 03 03:14 PM

Telecommunication providers are rushing to report their new towers, Malacañang said Thursday, after President Rodrigo Duterte gave them until this December to improve their services or risk "closure" or "expropriation."  Read more »

SolGen confirms hacking of website, vows to go after hackers

MIke Navallo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Dec 03 10:54 AM

The Office of the Solicitor General on Thursday confirmed the hacking of its website on Tuesday by a group of hackers who call themselves “Phantom Troupe.” Read more »

Some senators back Duterte's demand for telco progress reports

Katrina Domingo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Dec 02 06:19 PM

Several senators on Thursday backed President Rodrigo Duterte's call for telecommunication companies to submit a progress report on how they have been improving their services during the global pandemic when internet services were more in demand due to quarantine restrictions. Read more »

NOW inks 5G rollout deal with Nokia

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Dec 02 11:03 AM

NOW Group on Wednesday said it entered into a memorandum of understanding with Finnish tech giant Nokia for its 5G rollout in the country. Read more »

Palace urges telcos to submit progress report, as Duterte deadline on better service looms

Jamaine Punzalan, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Dec 01 03:00 PM

Malacañang on Tuesday urged telecommunication providers to submit a report on their new towers, after President Rodrigo Duterte gave them until this December to improve their services or risk "closure" or "expropriation."  Read more »

Telcos seen to hike capex by 20-25 pct next year as 'healthier competition' expected: Fitch

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 18 12:15 PM

The Philippine internet economy will see "healthier competition" next year as telco firms are expected to increase spending by 20 to 25 percent and new players are to enter the market, an analyst at Fitch Ratings told ANC's Market Edge on Wednesday. Read more »

DITO CME Holdings moves to acquire 3rd telco player via share swap deal

Nika Lazo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 10 07:49 PM

MANILA - DITO CME Holdings has moved to acquire Udenna Communications and Media Entertainment Holdings Corp (Udenna CME) through a share swap deal valued at up to P77 billion in a bid to take partial hold of the country's third telco player, the firm said on Tuesday. Read more »

KKR investing in PH firm building common telco towers

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 03 02:28 PM

Global investment firm KKR said Tuesday it is investing in Pinnacle Towers, a company that is building common telco towers in the Philippines. Read more »

In banning Huawei and ZTE, Sweden calls China a national security threat

Stuart Lau, South China Morning Post
Posted at Oct 21 06:53 PM

The prohibition has already drawn a response from Beijing, but stark description may lead to retaliation against telecoms giant Ericsson. Stockholm’s statement contrasts with other European countries that have been trying to deal with China more diplomatically. Read more »

Smart completes rebranding of Sun Prepaid to Smart Prepaid

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 21 05:26 PM

PLDT Inc said Wednesday its wireless arm Smart Communications has completed the rebranding of Sun Prepaid to Smart Prepaid. Read more »

Knowledge Channel partners with cable group to reach more learners

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 15 07:37 PM

Knowledge Channel has partnered with country’s largest group of cable TV operators so its educational programs could reach more students. Read more »