Students in Laoag City are now able to go online and do their schoolwork–thanks to a “mobile internet truck.” The truck is called “Vertext on Wheels” and it has been deployed in […]
PLDT, Smart support ‘learning access’ caravan in Ilocos Norte
Smart Infocast boosts Lanao del Sur COVID-19 info drive
When the COVID-19 pandemic reached Lanao del Sur, the provincial government strengthened its information drive using Smart Infocast, a text-broadcast solution powered by PLDT wireless unit Smart Communications Inc. (Smart). With Infocast, […]
Nokia, Aquarius Engines to test power generator in remote areas in PH
Multinational telecommunications company Nokia signed a partnership with Israeli startup Aquarius Engines in its effort to provide a solution for distributed generation as well as to power telecommunications centers across remote areas […]
PLDT, Smart provide free access to social welfare app for cash aid
PLDT-Smart is providing free access for all Smart, TNT and SUN subscribers to the ReliefAgad app (www.reliefagad.ph) of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) so beneficiaries of the government’s social amelioration program (SAP) […]
Smart continues WiFi service deployment in COVID-19 facilities
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, PLDT and Smart have continued to drive solutions that aim to streamline operations and enable customers with the means to stay connected—whether it be for personal […]
Smart to release Hyun Bin’s second TVC
Following the initial reveal of Smart Communication Inc.’s (Smart) latest campaign with South Korean star Hyun Bin, the telecommunications company is set to release the second TVC. Smart tapped the Korean actor […]
PLDT unveils latest enterprise solutions designed for new business landscape
As business continuity becoming a challenge during the pandemic, PLDT Enterprise, PLDT Inc.’s B2B arm, introduced the latest solutions aimed at the acceleration of companies’ digital transformation. Called “Beyond Fiber,” the new […]
Smart reinforces safety protocols for in-store transactions
To ensure the safety of customers and its store personnel, Smart Communications Inc. (Smart) has strengthened its health and safety protocols for its stores in areas under general community quarantine. These measures […]
Smart boosts connectivity in University of Mindanao in prep for online learning
PLDT wireless arm Smart Communications Inc. (Smart) is boosting its network services at the University of Mindanao (UM) in Davao City, one of the oldest and biggest universities in the southern Philippines, […]
Hyun Bin fan craze continues with merch from Smart
Mobile services provider Smart Communications Inc. (Smart) launches the Hyun Bin promo featuring exclusive merchandise and bonus data for subscribers. Hyun Bin is the latest celebrity endorser of Smart after the South […]
Report shows telcos to play pivotal role in new revenue services from edge computing
Vertiv, a global provider of critical digital infrastructure and continuity solutions, together with technology analyst firm Omdia, released a new report on the implications of the shift to edge computing for telecom […]
PLDT, Asia Direct Cable Consortium partners to build new APAC submarine cable
PLDT Inc. announced recently that the Asia Direct Cable (ADC) Consortium, of which it is a member, is building a high-performance submarine cable connecting the Philippines, China, Japan, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam. […]
Smart supports teleconsultation efforts in Mindanao amid quarantines
To support teleconsultation efforts in Mindanao, PLDT wireless arm Smart Communications Inc. (Smart) has extended communications support to the Northern Mindanao Medical Center (NMMC), Davao Central 911, and HOPE Line. Smart has […]
PLDT Home extends speedboost, double data offer until June 30
As the general community quarantine takes effect in many parts of the country, PLDT Home responds to the increased demand for strong home internet as it extends its best value offers for […]
PLDT, Smart expand, upgrade networks across the country amid lockdowns
As more Filipinos turn to video and other data services amid the COVID-19 crisis, PLDT and its wireless unit Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) continue to expand and upgrade their fixed and wireless […]
Smart’s ‘priceless investment’
Fourteen years after making Filipino fans swoon over his character in the hit series “Kim Sam Soon,” South Korean superstar Hyun Bin once again turned the entertainment world upside down with yet […]
E-health, e-learning, e-work, entertainment are ‘building blocks’ of ‘new normal’
Digital solutions for health, learning, work, and entertainment will be major pillars of the “new normal,” according to telco service provider PLDT and its wireless subsidiary Smart Communications Inc. (Smart). “E-learning, e-health, […]
Commuting health workers get live tracking updates for DOTr free bus ride service
The Department of Transportation (DOTr), in partnership with PLDT Enterprise and Vectras Inc., recently deployed Smart tracking solutions to its bus units serving health workers to aid them in their daily travel […]
Smart boosts network, donates tablets, SIMs to aid jail decongestion in QC amid COVID-19
PLDT wireless subsidiary Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) has partnered with the Integrated Bar of the Philippines-Quezon City chapter to provide the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) Quezon City Jail Male […]
Nokia achieves ‘world-record’ 5G speeds in OTA network
Nokia has it has achieved the world’s fastest ever 5G speeds in its Over-the-Air (OTA) network in Dallas, Texas. Utilizing 800 MHz of commercial millimeter-wave 5G spectrum and Dual Connectivity (EN-DC) functionality, […]
Earn cashback upon payment of PLDT Home bill through PayMaya
PLDT Home continues to make it easier for its subscribers to pay and save up on their bills by giving 20% or up to P100 cashback rebate when they settle their bills […]
PLDT Global enables OFW access to global health info, helplines on StaySafe.ph
PLDT Global Corp. (PGC) collaborates with StaySafe.ph and Multisys Technologies Corp. (Multisys) to be able to provide access to overseas Filipinos on global health info and helplines on the COVID-19 contact tracing, […]
Telcos could help drive economic recovery, create new digital society in the wake of COVID-19
Telcos are critical to retaining any semblance of normalcy in post-COVID-19 social and enterprise settings. They will not only be crucial in enabling nations to manage the transition out of COVID-19 related […]
PLDT Enterprise explores e-Learning with PH academe sector
In an online forum with different industries called #ONEwithYOU, PLDT Enterprise discussed the most practical solutions as a response to the effects of COVID-19 pandemic. As the virus is highly contagious, governments […]
Smart reopens stores in GCQ areas
Smart Communications Inc. (Smart) is reopening its stores to serve customers in select areas under general community quarantine. To ensure the safety of customers and employees, everyone in the store will be […]
