Two days after the implementation of the mandatory registration, the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) announced that more than 3 million Filipinos have successfully registered their Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) cards. In a “Laging Handa” public briefing, NTC Deputy Commissioner...
Of the over 170 million SIMs circulating in the country, only 3.415 million have been registered as of the second day. As of Wednesday night, Dec. 28, Globe Telecom Inc. registered 1,769,374 SIMs out of its 88 million users; Smart Communications Inc. registered 1,019,207 out of 68 million; and DITO...
Early registrants of SIM cards grumbled about bad gateways and glitches on the first day the process was launched yesterday, Dec. 27. Significantly, DITO does not seem to be having as much problems as the former duopoly of Globe Telecom Inc. and Smart Communications Inc. because DITO users are...
Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) card registration became a trending topic on Twitter after Filipinos aired their experiences, frustrations, and struggles while registering their SIMs on Tuesday, Dec. 27. All new and existing subscribers were mandated to register their SIMs within 180 days...
In compliance with the law, the country's three telcos today, Dec. 27, 2022, opened their online Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) Registration portals for subscribers. Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) has launched its online SIM Registration portal at http://www.smart.com.ph/simreg. Smart Prepaid...
The holidays are always such a big eating season for everyone. It’s that one time of the year when we feel extra carefree about what we eat because seriously, have you really enjoyed Christmas without jumping from one banquet to another? But what if we tell you that you do not need to sacrifice...
Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) 5G roaming service now covers customers in 62 countries through its partnerships with 115 telco partners around the world. Customers with 5G-capable SIMs and devices can enjoy live 5G roaming services in Australia, Austria, Bahrain, Belgium, Bulgaria, Brunei,...
Smart Communications, Inc. today, Dec. 19, released its initial list of Frequently Asked Questions to guide Smart and TNT subscribers for their SIM Registration starting next Tuesday, Dec. 27. All SIM users, both existing and new, are required to register their SIMs with their current Telcos, under...
Smart Omega Esports came out unscathed in the group stage to advance to the playoffs of the Call of Duty Mobile World Championship 2022 on Friday, Dec. 16, in Raleigh, USA. Photo from Omega Esports The Filipino representatives rounded out the double-elimination group stage with a perfect 2-0 record...
GOV. Aris Aumentado presides over the first full council meeting of the Provincial Development Council (PDC) of Bohol on Thursday, Dec. 15. (Calvin D. Cordova) CEBU CITY – Gearing up for its long-term development plans, the Provincial Development Council (PDC) of Bohol held its first full council...
PLDT Inc. announced Friday, Dec. 16, that subsidiaries, Smart Communications, Inc. and Digitel Mobile Phils., Inc., have signed the P9.2 billion sale of 650 telecommunications towers to Unity Digital Infrastructure Inc. The price reflects the value of the towers located in the Visayas and Mindanao,...
PLDT, Inc. and Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) were recognized anew at the 2022 Asia Communication Awards (ACA), the annual recognition program for outstanding telco players organized by London-based industry publication Total Telecom. In a statement, the group said the four major citations...
