Sunday, 14 June 2026
3 days ago
Globe turns to satellite-to-phone service after Mindanao quake
Globe has activated satellite-to-mobile connectivity in parts of Mindanao following the magnitude 7.8 earthquake, allowing customers to send messages even as some terrestrial networks remain disrupted.
3 days ago
Smart restores service in 22 of 24 quake-hit provinces as Starlink fills gaps
PLDT’s wireless unit Smart has restored mobile and data services in 22 of the 24 provinces affected by the recent Mindanao earthquake, leaving only pockets of Sarangani and South Cotabato still undergoing repairs.
28 May 2026
6:32PM
Smart bets on AI wearables race with Google-powered smart glasses
Smart Communications is betting Filipinos are ready for the next device shift beyond smartphones as the telco moves into AI-powered wearables to defend premium subscribers and open new revenue streams in a maturing mobile market.
25 May 2026
10:33PM
Smart blocks nearly 1 billion scam texts as fake tower threats rise
Smart Communications
22 May 2026
8:05PM
Globe bets on Starlink satellite scale to boost PH connectivity
The Ayala-led telecommunications giant said its upcoming satellite-to-mobile service with Elon Musk’s Starlink will depend heavily on the scale and maturity of the satellite constellation supporting the network. Globe said Starlink’s more than 10,000 low Earth orbit satellites provide an advantage in delivering reliable connectivity beyond conventional coverage areas.
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.
18 May 2026
3:19PM
‘I don’t know who’s gonna pay for that’: PLDT COO hits satellite texting delays
By: Miguel R. Camus
They often say don’t knock it till you try it. Well, PLDT Inc. chief operating officer Menardo “Butch” Jimenez Jr. says he has tried satellite-to-cell services himself and he’s far from impressed.
14 May 2026
5:32PM
PLDT fights consumer slowdown with Maya, enterprise push
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.
12 May 2026
3:05PM
Smart shelves Smart Money revival, pauses KiQ mobile brand
By: Miguel R. Camus
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.
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