Price shocks and weaker consumer spending are pushing PLDT Inc. to rely more on fintech, enterprise ICT and fixed wireless growth to cushion softer telecom operations.
Smart Communications is sharpening its focus on core operations as several side ventures pursued by the previous management have been put on the back burner.
Speculation over a change in control in one of the country’s major telecommunications providers has resurfaced after its largest shareholder unloaded stocks amid a recent price surge.
Smart Communications is moving in that direction, launching new Postpaid Plans+ designed around how users behave online rather than how much data they consume.
PLDT Home is rolling out enhanced incentives and service upgrades to capture rising demand for work-from-home (WFH) connectivity, as inflation and higher transport costs push more Filipinos to reconsider daily commuting.
Globe Telecom Inc. is launching a tender offer to buy back its $600 million perpetual securities, signaling a move to actively manage its debt and improve funding flexibility.
The Philippines’ long-standing “spaghetti wires” problem is fast becoming a catalyst for a deeper transformation in how businesses connect, as cloud-based telecom infrastructure gains ground amid regulatory reform.
DITO Telecommunity has deployed Silent Network Authentication, allowing digital platforms to verify users directly through the mobile network without relying on SMS one-time passwords.