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NOW Telecom says it doesn't owe govt P2.6-B

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 25 04:59 PM

NOW Telecom doesn't have a P2.6 billion debt, the company insisted on Thursday, following reports that the government is collecting its unpaid dues. Read more »

Ilang nabiktima ng kumakalat na 'text scam' lumantad

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 24 08:41 PM

Sa unang transakyon nya ay naibigay umano ang kanyang komisyon pero matapos nito ay naglaho na ang scammer. Read more »

Paano maiiwasan ang 'smishing'?

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Nov 24 11:03 AM

Paano nga ba makaiiwas sa panloloko gamit ang 'smishing'? Read more »

NTC tells telcos: Warn users on text scam job offers

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 23 05:24 PM

The NTC has ordered the country's telcos to send a text blast warning users about SMS spam offering jobs. Read more »

NTC shuts down Legazpi City FM radio station

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Nov 08 11:08 PM

The National Telecommunications Commission on Monday shut down an FM radio station in Legazpi City, Albay. Read more »

Antitrust body backs faster permits for telco infra

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Oct 27 11:39 AM

The Philippine Competition Commission on Wednesday said it supports the government's effort to streamlining permitting for telco infrastructure. Read more »

US regulator revokes authority of China Telecom's unit

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Oct 27 10:35 AM

US regulators on Tuesday revoked the authorization for China Telecom's American subsidiary to conduct business in the United States, citing "significant" national security risks. Read more »

Device for local SMS blasts available online

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 08 02:36 PM

A device that can be used to send location-based text blasts while bypassing carriers is available online, a telco official said Friday. Read more »

Smart, Globe wrangle over mobile number portability issues

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Oct 07 01:04 PM

The MNP, which took effect last Sept. 30, orders telcos to let postpaid and prepaid subscribers switch providers and keep their numbers for free. Read more »

'Tracing sender of Marcos emergency alert to take time'

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Oct 07 11:42 AM

Tracing the sender of an emergency alert that appeared to promote Bongbong Marcos' presidential bid will take time, NTC said. Read more »

Business groups back Senate amendments to Public Service Act

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 20 09:05 PM

In a statement, the business groups said they strongly support liberalization of the Philippine economy via amendments to the Public Service Act. Read more »

DITO aiming for 6 million subscribers this year

Warren de Guzman, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 09 03:33 PM

The country’s third major telco said it also passed its second technical audit and will launch a “fiber-like” 5G fixed wireless service later this year. Read more »

PLDT invests $80 million in APRICOT cable system

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 16 09:49 AM

PLDT Inc on Monday said it would invest $80 million (P3.9 billion) in a new international undersea cable system to expand its bandwidth capacity. Read more »

Globe says telco towers sale paused as tower builders yet to scale up

Art Fuentes, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 09 06:35 PM

Globe is not yet keen on selling its telco towers as common tower companies have yet to scale up their operations, company officials said on Monday. Read more »

Internet glitch cuts short Palace briefing

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 17 06:39 PM

A problem with internet connectivity on Thursday forced Malacañang to cut short its press briefing.    Read more »

How Al Panlilio plans to lead telco giant PLDT as new president, CEO

Bruce Rodriguez, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 09 10:52 AM

Newly appointed president and CEO of PLDT Inc Alfredo Panlilio said he will build on the legacy that Manny Pangilinan started and anchor the telco giant to further success. 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 »

DITO Telecoms entry prompted Smart, Globe to boost signal: Former DICT official

Jasmin Romero, ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 25 11:22 PM

MANILA - Competition is good, at least this is what a former Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) executive believes when it comes to improving the performance of the telecommunications industry. Read more »

THE DAY IN PHOTOS: May 5, 2021

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Aug 16 03:27 PM

Here are the day's top stories in photos. Read more »

Showing support for ABS-CBN a year after shutdown

Mark Demayo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 05 09:28 PM

Employees and press freedom advocates lead by the National Union of Journalists of the Philippines, gather in front of the ABS-CBN Broadcasting Center in Quezon City on Wednesday, a year after the National Telecommunications Commission issued a cease and desist order against the network even after assuring lawmakers of a provisional authority to operate. Read more »