Telecommunications

15 Sep 2025

7:00PM

Smart rolls out first 5G Standalone network in Iloilo

Smart Communications Inc. has launched the country’s first 5G Standalone (SA) network in Iloilo City, marking a milestone in the company’s digital infrastructure push.

12 Sep 2025

8:54AM

Globe inks P5-B loan with Bank of Commerce; highlights spending efficiency

Globe Telecom Inc. has secured a P5-billion loan from Bank of Commerce to support capital spending, debt refinancing, and other corporate needs, a stock exchange filing on Friday showed.

28 Aug 2025

2:18PM

FirstMetroSec sees mobile opening for Converge’s Dennis Uy, who once eyed 3rd telco slot

By: Miguel R. Camus

Brokerage house First Metro Securities sees an opening for Converge’s Dennis Uy to break into the mobile market, reviving ambitions he first pursued in the 2018 bid for a third telco player.

26 Aug 2025

10:54AM

Konektadong Pinoy Act shakes up telco sector; First Metro sees clear winner

By: Miguel R. Camus

The law lapsed into effect on Aug. 24, setting the stage for a major shake-up in the Philippine telecom sector since it introduces reforms that will lower entry barriers and overhaul decades-old rules.

19 Aug 2025

5:26PM

Smart’s ‘boomer’ chief unveils Gen Z telco brand to reclaim lost ground

By: Miguel R. Camus

Anastacio “Boy” Martirez, the head of telco giant Smart Communications, is betting big on the emerging Gen Z market to regain lost momentum.

12 Aug 2025

3:22PM

DITO pushes growth with new campaign after fastest network recognition

DITO Telecommunity is doubling down on its growth push with the launch of “Kaya DITO,” a nationwide campaign aimed at turning the Philippines’ fastest network recognition into stronger market traction.

12 Aug 2025

12:27PM

PLDT first half 2025 core income boosted by P1-B Maya turnaround

PLDT Inc. posted a core income of P17.6 billion in the first half of 2025, up 1 percent year-on-year, with a major turnaround from its fintech arm Maya offsetting a dip in telco earnings.

7 Aug 2025

3:59PM

Top PH telco CEOs in rare unified stand, urge Marcos to return Konektadong Pinoy bill

The Philippines’ top telco and internet CEOs took a rare united stance to urge President Marcos to send back the Konektadong Pinoy Bill.

6 Aug 2025

8:44AM

Globe rebounds in 2nd quarter of 2025 with 30% core profit jump, GCash contributions surge

The Ayala Group’s Globe Telecom staged a recovery in the second quarter of 2025, posting a 30 percent sequential jump in core net income to P5.9 billion.