PLDT and Smart Communications, Inc. secured 22,000 fixed and wireless permits as of June 22, 2021 after the government fast-tracked approvals for telcos. This enabled the two to step up their internet speeds, on the back of their network rollouts. Smart's average mobile download speeds have almost...
Senator Risa Hontiveros on Wednesday, May 26 urged the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) to monitor the complaints against Dito Telecommunity Corporation. Hontiveros said the DICT should demand the China-owned third telecommunications company in the Philippines to step...
Senator Risa Hontiveros on Friday, May 14 reiterated her call for the National Security Council (NSC) to pursue a security audit against Dito Telecommunity, especially amid China’s increasing presence in the West Philippine Sea. Hontiveros said there is a great necessity for the NSC, as well as...
The race is on for the widest 5G footprint in the country todate. So far, Globe Telecom Inc. claims to have the widest 5G footprint in the Philippines as of January 2021, with 1,069 areas covered after its aggressive network builds and site upgrades. On the other hand, competitor Smart...
The National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) today (February 22, 2021) announced that Dito Telecommunity Corporation passed its first technical audit. The third telco even surpassed the required minimum average broadband speed set at 27 megabits per second (Mbps), according to independent...
GOMO blazes into 2021 with the launch of their special streetwear collaboration with fashion-forward Filipino brand Don’t Blame the Kids Apparel Co. or DBTK. The capsule collection, available on January 30, was inspired by GOMO and DBTK’s shared message of inspiring the youth to pursue their...
Independent auditor R.G. Manabat yesterday (Jan. 7) began its 30-day technical audit of third telco player, DITO Telecommunity's level of phone service. The auditor, an affiliate of international audit firm KPMG, will test the third telco's connectivity and internet speeds in several areas to make...
The mandatory streamlining of the processes for the telco towers and logistics sectors in the country would result in substantial savings of more than P2.4 billion, according to Anti Red Tape Authority (ARTA) Director General Jeremiah Belgica. ARTA Director-General Jeremiah Belgica (FACEBOOK/MANILA...
Local government units (LGUs) have released 933 telco permits after the Anti-Red Tape Authority (ARTA) issued strict compliance orders. ARTA Director General Jeremiah Belgica issued compliance orders to LGUs in August to release the pending permits that have not been acted by some LGUs. For...
