Smart Communications, Inc. delivered the Best Mobile Coverage in the country for the first half of the year, according to the latest independent report by Ookla®, global leader in mobile and broadband network intelligence.
Based on user-generated tests and scans in 2.3 million devices across 671,510 locations in the country, Ookla declared Smart as winner of the Best Mobile Coverage category for Q1-Q2 2022.
The telco achieved a Coverage Score of 794, surpassing its closest competitor’s Coverage Score of 732.
The Coverage Score captures both the number of locations in which an operator offers service (its footprint) and the quality of service in each location, Ookla explained in its report.
The scans from Smart subscribers, a total of 99 percent had general service, while 90.8 percent had 4G Service.
“This new citation reflects our commitment to continuously improve our network so we can deliver a world-class mobile experience to customers,” says Francis E. Flores, SVP and Head of Consumer Business Group – Individual.
“Having the Best Mobile Coverage means our subscribers nationwide can truly rely on Smart to connect online and achieve more in our fast-paced, hyperconnected world - whether for work, school, e-commerce, social media, or entertainment,” he added.
To support the constant growth of mobile data traffic, Smart increased its base stations to 76,600 as of March 2022.
These base stations, which include around 7,300 5G base stations, cover the connectivity needs of customers from Batanes to Tawi-Tawi.