A proposed law that aims to cut fees for using telco frequencies gained momentum with the passage of House Bill No. 10699, also known as the “Sana All May Internet Act.”
Tycoon Manuel V. Pangilinan challenged industry leaders to think beyond the surface, urging them to embrace creativity when devising solutions to technical problems.
PLDT Inc.’s wireless arm, Smart Communications, Inc., continues to lead in 5G roaming, expanding its coverage through partnerships with 171 international telcos across 92 locations worldwide.
The Ayala Group’s Globe Telecom has strengthened its network in Bogo City, Cebu, with two new cell sites in Brgy. Binabag and Brgy. Marangog, aiming to boost connectivity for residents, businesses, and tourists.
Industry challenger DITO Telecommunity exceeded its network goals for its fifth and final technical audit, concluding a five-year commitment period to establish the country’s third major telco player.
A US District Court in California has given final approval to PLDT Inc.’s $3-million (P167 million) settlement in a securities class action brought by investors of its American Depositary Shares.
MIESCOR, the engineering arm of Manila Electric Co., has joined forces with PhilTower Consortium Inc. to create one of the largest independent tower companies in the Philippines that oversees a portfolio of over 3,300 4G and 5G sites.
Globe Telecom continued its aggressive rollout in 5G network, expanding the network by 256 new sites in the first half of the year, covering 98.45 percent of the National Capital Region.
PLDT, Smart Communications, and the Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center launched PROTECTA Pilipinas to protect the country’s telecom infrastructure.