Innovation-at-the-Core-Standalone-5G-Core-Architecture Smart Communications Inc. has fired up its commercial 5G standalone (SA) sites in Makati, one of the first in the world. The 5G SA technology enables new industry applications using 5G’s full features, such as industrial automation,...
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has joined forces with the cybersecurity arm of the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) to intensify efforts in preventing and suppressing cybercrime in the country. The SEC said it has entered into a Memorandum of Agreement...
The Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) expects to achieve in-agency population protection by the end of the year as it continues to inoculate its employees and their dependents from the dreaded coronavirus disease (COVID-19). media Communication Secretary Martin Andanar made the...
It is all set to go for Mobile Number Portability (MNP) this week, Telecommunications Connectivity, Inc. (TCI), the joint venture of the country's three telcos announced. Mobile number portability Beginning Sept. 30, mobile customers can move from one telco service provider to another free of...
At least 138,000 digital vaccination certificates for coronavirus disease (COVID-19) have been distributed so far since its launch, the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) said. Department of Information and Communications Technology DICT Undersecretary for Digital...
Based on the latest Opensignal report, Smart has been ranked amongst the top wireless networks in the world when it comes to video experience. The mobile services provider has been called Global Leader for 5G Video Experience as was recognized for its 5G Global Impact sweeping all measurement...
Despite recognizing the great influence of social media "trolls", Vice President Leni Robredo still won't stoop to the level of using them for her own communications strategy. (Photos from OVP, Unsplash) Robredo made this clear on Friday, Sept. 17 even as she contemplates whether or not to run for...
Smart Communications, Inc (Smart) has launched its 5G roaming services in South Africa with MTN GlobalConnect, the telco today (Sept. 16) announced.This brings Smart’s 5G roaming services live in five continents, with 50 partners in 34 countries.MTN GlobalConnect, an MTN operating company for...
Internet speeds in the Philippines are now faster, according to the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT). Department of Information and Communications Technology DICT Secretary Gregorio Honasan II said average fixed broadband Internet speeds jumped by about 800 percent,...
The Department of Information and Communication Technology (DICT) has recently launched a monitoring system for telecommunication infrastructures construction in the country. Department of Information and Communication Technology Dubbed as Tower Watch PH, the monitoring system also aims to further...
Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) sees continued growth for its ‘fixed wireless’ business, which already grew 187% by P1.1 billion in the 1st half of the year as people shelter in place amid the renewed surge of COVID-19 cases. Smart_500x500 Fixed wireless refers to wifi modems that connect...
The People's Television Network, Inc. (PTNI) Management has expressed its full support to PTV employees as they sought a salary adjustment amid the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. PTV Management statement on the open letter of PTV employees to President Duterte. The PTNI issued the...
