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Smart keeps mobile video crown as 5G devices jump 30%

Smart Communications Inc. kept its mobile video crown for a second year, an important test of network quality as millions more subscribers move to data-hungry 5G devices.

13 Jun 2026

9:58AM

PLDT brings free Starlink internet to communities cut off by quake

PLDT is leaning on Starlink-powered connectivity to keep communities online in parts of Mindanao hit by last week’s powerful earthquake, as telecommunications providers race to restore damaged infrastructure and services.

27 May 2026

3:12PM

PLDT deploys nearly 1,000 Starlink units as satellite demand grows

Telco giant PLDT Inc. is finding early momentum in satellite broadband through its partnership with Starlink, deploying nearly 1,000 units in the first quarter alone as telecom operators increasingly choose collaboration over direct competition in emerging connectivity markets.

22 May 2026

5:44PM

PLDT moves beyond speed race as gamers and AI users grow

PLDT Inc. said broadband competition is increasingly evolving beyond headline download speeds as consumers place greater importance on responsiveness and consistency for gaming, AI tools and other real-time applications.

19 May 2026

12:34PM

Converge beats PLDT, Globe in latest PH internet speed rankings

Converge ICT Solutions Inc. strengthened its positioning in the broadband race after topping the Philippines’ fixed internet speed rankings.

13 May 2026

5:10PM

Converge tops 3 million subscribers, Q1 profits steady at P3B

Converge ICT Solutions, Inc. kept first quarter profits steady as stronger enterprise demand and continued fiber subscriber growth helped offset rising costs, while the company said Middle East-related disruptions remained manageable.

4 Mar 2026

3:03PM

PLDT bets on prepaid fiber to unlock next broadband growth

PLDT Inc. is turning to prepaid fiber and digital services to unlock the next phase of growth as the broadband market matures and households grow more price sensitive.

27 Jan 2026

7:45PM

Converge taps student gamers to build next wave of digital users

Converge ICT Solutions Inc. is using campus gaming initiatives to anchor future broadband demand among young, digital-first users.

24 Nov 2025

8:37AM

WINNING | Converge’s tech leap positions it as PH’s next big innovation engine

Converge ICT Solutions is accelerating its evolution from a pure fiber provider into a full-scale technology powerhouse — a shift that’s reshaping the competitive landscape and widening the country’s path toward digital inclusion.