Smart Communications Inc. (Smart) has teamed up with OPPO of China to develop 5G Standalone (5G-SA) use cases in the Philippines. "By maximizing its ultra-reliable and low latency capabilities, 5G-SA paves the way for new innovation and opportunities for enterprises and consumers alike," said Mario...
Smart, together with the Department of Agriculture – Agricultural Training Institute (DA-ATI), is modernizing agriculture through the Digital Farmers Program or DFP. The ladderized capacity-building program aims to enable smallholder farmers to use the internet and different mobile technologies...
After being stalled, the construction of Visayas Media Hub will finally push through this year, the Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) said. The initial conceptual design of the Visayas Media Hub and subject to the design of the winning bidder. (PCOO) This developed after the...
Hallyu Hangouts CEW Watch out Hallyu fans! The anticipation is ripe for the next K-Drama star who will be joining the next edition of Smart’s Hallyu Hangouts series, which allows fans to get to know their idols easily with their favorite Korean idols online. Smart Hallyu Hangouts in partnership...
The Department of Information and Communications Technology's (DICT) top official tasked its cybersecurity bureau on Wednesday, Jan. 12 to conduct a separate investigation on the alleged hacking of the Commission on Elections' (COMELEC) servers. (DICT / MANILA BULLETIN) Acting Secretary Emmanuel...
Smart_500x500 Smart Communications, Inc. partnered with leading 5G smartphone vendor Samsung to drive the development of 5G Standalone (5G-SA) technology in the Philippines. "5G SA creates new opportunities for enterprises and consumers, enabling industrial automation, autonomous mobile robotics...
National Privacy Commission The National Privacy Commission (NPC) said the decision of the Court Appeals upholding the former in a case by Pieceland Corp. vs. Manila New Life Church Inc. (MNLC) will strengthen the promotion not just the rights and freedoms of data subjects, but also the obligations...
The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) activated free Wi-Fi sites in Looc, Occidental Mindoro to address the problem of intermittent signal in the municipality. (DICT / MANILA BULLETIN) "Your DICT commits to continue our intensified efforts to meet the country's...
SMART-PLDT Over 3.7 million customers of PLDT Inc. and Smart Communications Inc. shifted to paperless billing in the past two months as pandemic infections started surging. However, both telcos assured clients of continued service amidst the current tighter community restrictions. “We are fully...
The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) put up more KonekTawag Centers in the islands of Dinagat and Siargao. (Photo from DICT) According to DICT, through KonekTawag Centers, residents will now be able to communicate with their loved ones, search information online, and...
The Delgado family’s EasyCall Communications Philippines, Inc. is obtaining up to P200 million bank loan or shareholder advances to fund the acquisition of sister company Transnational E-Business Solutions Inc. (TESI). In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange, Easycall said the P200...
Telcos seen to continue higher revenue haul in 2022 media The future remains stable for local telcos as the continuing pandemic boosts data consumption and broadband use, ensuring they haul in higher revenues. And this despite the decline in legacy voice and messaging services, both of which now...
