PLDT Inc. and Smart Communications, Inc. blocked over 23 million malicious messages in just three days , June 11 to 14, 2022, the telcos announced. ‘Smishing’ or SMS phishing is a form of social engineering done through text messages. They deceive customers into thinking they were sent by...
PLDT Inc. recently deployed additional submarine cable links to connect major islands in Southern Luzon and Visayas for the first time, expanding its fiber service to Burias Island in Masbate, Lubang Island in Occidental Mindoro and Semirara Island in Antique. The fiber connectivity will improve...
Local telcos are blocking more than double the number of cyber attacks to date as Filipinos continue to shift most of their activities online due to the pandemic. PLDT Inc. and Smart Communications Inc. combated more than double the number of ‘smishing’ (text messages that aim to steal the...
Filipinos adopting 5th generation technology (5G) now drive the growth of data, according to Smart Communications Inc. SVP and Head of Consumer Wireless Business Jane J. Basas. Data traffic on Smart's 5G network grew by 65 percent in the first quarter 2022 as the number of unique 5G devices grew 35...
As global travel restrictions ease, Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) has expanded its 5G roaming coverage for tourists through its alliance with 84 roaming partners in 51 countries to date. Smart5GRoaming Since last year, Smart has doubled its efforts to serve the 5G roaming needs of inbound and...
For having the widest 5G reach and best 4G coverage experience, Smart Communications, Inc. won the most number of citations in the latest Opensignal Mobile Network Experience Awards. 81378 In Opensignal's April 2022 report, covering Jan. 1 to Mar. 31, 2022, Smart won a total of 11 awards, including...
Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) is rallying behind long-time Smart ambassador Kai Sotto’s bid to become the first homegrown Filipino to be drafted in the NBA this June 23. The pledge of support comes after the 19-year-old former “Batang Gilas’ and member of the training pool of the Men’s...
MPL PH and SM Supermalls Leading shopping mall operator SM Supermalls has joined the Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Professional League - Philippines as one of its esports partners to provide fans an immersive viewing experience through select SM cinemas nationwide. This is the first-ever mobile esports...
Although President Rodrigo R. Duterte has vetoed the SIM Card Registration Act, PLDT Inc. and Smart Communications, Inc. still have high hopes it will be enacted into law to protect consumers. "We still are hoping to find a way to get SIM cards registered. That's important, not only for our...
FREE TikTok For All Enjoying TikTok, the world’s hottest app, just got simpler and easier as mobile services provider Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) unveils FREE TikTok For All, which gives subscribers absolutely free TikTok access when they register to select prepaid promos. Under Smart’s...
PLDT Inc. and Smart Communications Inc. have blocked over a billion user attempts to access online child sexual abuse materials (CSAM) in the past six months. Both telcos also blocked more than 224,000 CSAM URLs or web addresses, as of end March 2022 via their cybersecurity solutions and Child...
PLDT Inc. has activated its fiber optic cable (FOC) connecting the island provinces of Marinduque, Romblon, Catanduanes, Masbate, Panay, Cebu, Siquijor, Bohol, Samar and Negros to the rest of the country and the world, the telco announced April 9. PLDT's Enhanced Resiliency of DFON Loops 4 and 5...
