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Advocate calls for modern regulations for faster, cheaper internet service in PH

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Dec 14 06:06 PM

MANILA – Faster and cheaper internet service could be achieved in the Philippines by enacting suitable laws and updating outdated regulations, an advocate said Friday. Read more »

Gov't orders 'mandatory' unlocking of phones after telecom lock-in period

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Dec 14 05:04 PM

This would ensure that subscribers have "greater freedom and flexibility" on using wireless devices, the DICT said in a statement. Read more »

House body approves Dennis Uy, China Telecom entry in Mislatel

Jacque Manabat, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Dec 11 01:26 PM

The House Committee on Legislative Franchises on Tuesday approved the transfer of controlling interest of Mislatel to Udenna Corp Chelsea Logistics and China Telecom. Read more »

House franchise body defers deliberations on Mislatel ownership

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Dec 10 03:48 PM

Mislatel, the joint venture between China Telecom and tycoon Dennis Uy, must first settle a "legal obstacle" with the unit of a rival bidder, one lawmaker said. Read more »

Rio says ready to give way to Honasan as DICT chief

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Dec 06 12:16 AM

Department acting secretary Eliseo Rio said that his staff have begun briefing Sen. Gregorio Honasan, who was tapped by Duterte to be the new department chief.  Read more »

Mislatel must back up 'moon and stars' promise, says Grace Poe

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Dec 04 10:28 AM

The consortium's Filipino partner, Dennis Uy, should also appear before the Senate committee on public services' next hearing in January, said its chairperson, Sen. Grace Poe. Read more »

Cybersecurity woes hound 3rd telco player Mislatel

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 27 11:11 PM

Senators are raising concerns of possible security breaches given Mislatel consortium's ties with state-run China Telecom. Read more »

DICT tinyak na walang security breach sa pagpasok ng 3rd telco player

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 27 10:14 PM

Iginiit ng DICT na hindi magkakaroon ng security breach sa pagpasok ng ikatlong telecommunication player sa bansa. Read more »

Government wants 50,000 cell sites in 5 years: DICT chief

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Nov 27 06:39 PM

The government wants to put up 50,000 cell sites in the next 5 years to improve internet connectivity and speed in the country, Acting Information and Communications Techonolgy Secretary Eliseo Rio said Tuesday. Read more »

Mislatel commits to match Globe, Smart coverage in 3 years

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Nov 27 05:44 PM

Filipino-Chinese consortium Mislatel committed to match the coverage of telecommunications giants Globe and PLDT within 3 years of operations, officials said Tuesday. Read more »

Chavit Singson plans to sue Mislatel over third telco row

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Nov 27 02:45 PM

Former Ilocos Sur Governor Luis "Chavit" Singson on Tuesday said he planned to sue a former associate for breach of contract after it joined a rival consortium that won rights to establish a third telco. Read more »

China-backed Mislatel must prove it's no security risk: officials

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 27 12:51 PM

PLDT, Globe and third telco Mislatel are all required to prove that they are not threats to national security. Read more »

Dennis Uy skips Senate third telco hearing

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Nov 27 12:08 PM

Sen. Antonio Trillanes moved that the committee again invite tycoon Dennis Uy to its next hearing. Read more »

PT&T rues change in third telco rules before Senate hearing

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 27 11:42 AM

Officials from the Department of Information and Communications Technology and the National Telecommunications Commission denied the charge, saying PT&T had a different "interpretation" of the terms of reference for the selection. Read more »

China in spotlight as Senate resumes third telco hearing

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Nov 27 11:00 AM

Mislatel, a consortium composed of Davao businessman Dennis Uy and China Telecom, have secured the rights to challenge PLDT Inc and Globe Telecom. Read more »

Mislatel prepared for 'fast, strong' third telco rollout: spokesman

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Nov 21 11:47 AM

Filipino-Chinese consortium Mislatel, which won rights to establish a third telco, has "hit the ground running" to meet regulator requirements, its spokesman said Wednesday. Read more »

Opposition lawmaker raises security concern vs China Telecom entry in PH

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 20 07:18 PM

MANILA - The entry of state-owned China Telecom in the Philippines through a consortium might compromise national security, an opposition lawmaker said Tuesday, a day after the government confirmed the country's third telecommunications player. Read more »

Third telco Mislatel promises 'faster, cheaper' internet

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Nov 20 03:51 PM

China Telecom, signed a letter of intent to study the feasibility of using the Department of Information and Communications Technology's submarine cable landing station with its own facilities. Read more »

Gov't confirms Mislatel as third telco

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 19 04:51 PM

Mislatel, the consortium composed of China Telecom and Davao tycoon Dennis Uy, moved closer to establishing a challenge to PLDT Inc and Globe Telecom. Read more »

PT&T raises third telco disqualification before Supreme Court

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 19 10:10 AM

PT&T filed a petition for certiorari before the Supreme Court last Friday to "assail" it's disqualification from the third telco selection process, which was won by Mislatel, a consortium that includes China Telecom and Davao businessman Dennis Uy. Read more »