Telecommunications

26 Aug 2026

4:14PM

PLDT taps Starlink to keep Mindanao connected after earthquake

PLDT Inc. is turning to satellites to keep critical communications running in parts of Mindanao after a powerful earthquake disrupted power and connectivity.

24 Aug 2026

4:00AM

Globe fiber growth accelerates as prepaid demand lifts broadband

Globe At Home’s wired broadband subscriber base increased 32 percent year on year to more than 2 million customers. Broadband revenue reached P12.4 billion during the six-month period, up 6 percent from a year earlier, with fiber accounting for 93 percent of total broadband revenue. The company said the shift to wired connectivity is strengthening revenue quality while supporting long-term growth.

20 Aug 2026

11:49AM

Telcos in the monsoon season

By: Froilan Castelo

Just like any other industry, the telco and digital industries bear the brunt of severe monsoons. Heavy rains and winds may topple the sturdiest of cell towers.

17 Aug 2026

5:06PM

Globe backs Angara push for stronger online safety for young users

The company said Education Secretary Sonny Angara’s initiative reflects the need for closer collaboration among government agencies, technology firms, schools and families as children spend more time learning, communicating and socializing online. Globe added that no single sector can address online risks alone and that coordinated action is essential to create a safer digital environment.

13 Aug 2026

12:24PM

PLDT first-half telco core income slips 2% on softer operations

“Growth remains measured, but we are optimistic that the second half of the year will be better, as we build on our momentum and focus on executing with discipline,” PLDT and Smart chair and CEO Manuel Pangilinan said.

5 Aug 2026

9:17AM

Globe first-half core profit slips 2% despite record service revenue

Globe Telecom posted record first-half service revenues, but core net income slipped 2 percent as its share of earnings from Mynt, the parent of GCash, edged lower from a year earlier.

27 Jul 2026

12:00AM

Globe, KDDI team up to reinvent mobile retail in the Philippines

Globe Telecom has entered into a strategic partnership with Japan’s KDDI Corporation to explore new growth opportunities in mobile services and transform the retail experience in the Philippines. The collaboration supports Globe’s strategy to strengthen customer engagement by combining digital innovation with enhanced physical stores.

22 Jul 2026

5:20PM

Globe expands 5G in Naga as Leni Robredo pushes digital transformation

Globe Telecom Inc. is expanding its fifth-generation (5G) footprint across Naga City, bolstering Mayor Leni Robredo’s efforts to attract investment and accelerate the city’s digital transformation.

5 Jul 2026

7:38PM

PT&T-powered Bitstar Telecom launches fiber service in Metro Manila

A new internet provider is entering the Philippine broadband market under rules that no longer require a congressional franchise to offer internet services.