Telecommunications

3 days ago

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.

7 days ago

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.

3 Jul 2026

11:22AM

PH telcos put rivalry aside as PLDT, DITO strike landmark network-sharing deal

Two of the country’s top telecommunications operators and DITO Telecommunity have signed a landmark infrastructure-sharing agreement, marking a rare collaboration among rival mobile carriers.

2 Jul 2026

7:43PM

Smart targets Gen Z with new prepaid offers for gaming, streaming apps

Smart Prepaid has refreshed its Power All prepaid offers to appeal to Gen Z users, bundling data plans around gaming, streaming, social media and productivity apps.

24 Jun 2026

5:26PM

Globe taps BDO for P5-B loan to fund digital infrastructure push

Globe Telecom has secured a P5 billion term loan from BDO Unibank as the telco steps up investments in network capacity while refinancing existing debt.

14 Jun 2026

12:15PM

PLDT Home boosts reliability with Fiber Always On

Reliable internet connectivity is becoming a necessity for households that depend on online platforms for work, learning, entertainment and communication, particularly as multiple users share the same connection throughout the day.

10 Jun 2026

6:09PM

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.

10 Jun 2026

6:06PM

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.