Smart Travē lowers travel eSIM rates by up to 43%
Smart Travē has reduced travel eSIM data prices for Filipinos heading abroad during the holiday season, with its 3GB package now costing $5.75 from $10. The reduction is equivalent to…
PLDT, telcos strengthen fight against cable theft nationwide
PLDT, through its Asset Protection & Security Risk Governance (APSRG) Group, is working with major telecommunications companies to strengthen efforts against cable theft and vandalism that threaten internet and digital…
Globe builds battery hubs to keep mobile service running in South Luzon
Telecommunications company Globe is strengthening its mobile network in South Luzon and Bicol by setting up Battery Charging Hubs to help keep services running during typhoons and long power outages.…
AWS: AI and cloud drive telecoms’ shift toward tech-focused business models
Telecom operators are increasingly turning to artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud technologies to offer more services beyond traditional telecommunications, according to Amazon Web Services (AWS). “I believe the telecom industry…
Globe reports 700k GFiber Prepaid users as service expands nationwide
Telecommunications company Globe said its GFiber Prepaid service now reaches about 700,000 users, showing a double-digit growth from the previous quarter as more households choose flexible fiber connections. Globe said…
PLDT earnings slip despite modest revenue growth
Telecommunications company PLDT Inc. saw its profit decline in the first nine months of 2025, as higher expenses and financing costs offset small gains in revenue from data and broadband…
Globe reports sustained recovery driven by data services
Telecommunications company Globe Telecom Inc. earned ₱121.7 billion in service revenues in the first nine months of 2025, slightly lower than the ₱124 billion it posted in the same period…
Globe secures ₱5-billion loan from Bank of Commerce
Telecommunications company Globe signed a ₱5 billion term loan agreement with Bank of Commerce to support its capital spending, debt refinancing, and other corporate needs. Globe has set its capital…
Globe boosts Metro Manila network with new towers and capacity upgrades
Telecommunications company Globe is expanding its network in Metro Manila with new cell towers and capacity upgrades to improve internet access in key areas of the city. The improvements are…
Globe sees steady data revenue share in first half of 2025 despite dip in total earnings
Telecommunications company Globe reported that mobile and corporate data services continued to account for a significant portion of its business in the first half of 2025, contributing 83.2% to total…
Globe completes migration of 600 towns to full-fiber connectivity
Telecommunications company Globe has powered up more than 600 towns nationwide with full-fiber connectivity, replacing copper lines to provide more stable internet for work, school, businesses, and government services. Globe…
Globe powers 33 Mindanao sites with clean energy
Globe has started using renewable energy to power 33 of its high-energy utilization sites in Mindanao, its first batch of clean-powered facilities in the region. “Renewable energy has been a…
Reasons your home needs a failsafe internet backup connection
Imagine working from home while your kids are busy with schoolwork online, then the internet goes down. Your meeting freezes, your children complain, and all you can do is wait.…
PLDT sees slight revenue growth in Q1 2025, with Maya turning a profit
PLDT Inc. reported modest growth in the first quarter of 2025, with Maya, its fintech arm, posting its first quarterly profit, helping offset lower core income in a challenging market.…
IDC says inflation led to higher global telecom spending in 2024
The global telecom services market saw a modest increase in spending in 2024, driven by inflation caused by new tariffs, according to market intelligence firm International Data Corp. (IDC). Both…
Smart warns against costly ‘one-ring’ phone scam
Smart Communications Inc., the wireless subsidiary of telco PLDT, is reminding the public to be careful about returning missed calls from unfamiliar numbers, especially those that appear to come from…
PCTO flags national security, fairness risks in Konektadong Pinoy bill
The Philippine Chamber of Telecommunications Operators (PCTO) has warned that certain provisions in the proposed Konektadong Pinoy bill could harm national security and create an uneven playing field for local…
ZTE teams up with Philtower, MIDC to boost PH telecoms
ZTE Corp., a global provider of information and communication technology solutions, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Phil-tower Consortium Inc., and Miescor Infrastructure Development Corp. (MIDC), an independent tower…
PLDT, authorities arrest 2,487 theft suspects in last three years
PLDT encourages the public to report incidents by calling Hotline 164 from any landline or mobile phone.
DITO takes top spot in Opensignal mobile network report
DITO recorded a 5G download speed of 287.2 Mbps, almost twice as fast as Smart's 147.5 Mbps and significantly higher than Globe’s 95.2 Mbps.
Mobile, data drive Globe stable growth in 2024
Globe ended 2024 with steady growth, recording ₱165 billion in consolidated gross service revenues, a 2% increase from the previous year. Mobile services contributed significantly, accounting for ₱116.7 billion in…
PLDT Global, stc Group strengthen partnership for voice services
PLDT Global Corp. (PLDT Global), the international unit of PLDT Group, has extended its partnership with stc Group for another year. This collaboration aims to improve international voice services and…
Telco group raises concerns over provisions in Konektadong Pinoy bill
The Philippine Chamber of Telecommunications Operators (PCTO), which includes PLDT, Smart Communications, and Globe, has raised concerns about the Konektadong Pinoy bill, a proposed measure aiming to widen internet access…
PLDT Home shares heartfelt message with new video
PLDT Home has released a video featuring a fresh take on Eraserheads’ 1990s song “Huwag Kang Matakot,” using its reassuring lyrics to highlight the company’s message: “We are here for…
Globe builds new cell towers in Iloilo to enhance connectivity
Telecommunications provider Globe constructed over 10 new towers in Iloilo province in 2024, to strengthen digital infrastructure and support the region’s economic growth. Iloilo, which saw a 10.5% growth in…
Globe reinforces Cebu’s digital growth with 30 new cell sites
Telco service provider Globe has constructed over 30 new cell sites in Cebu province in 2024, boosting the region’s connectivity as part of its digital transformation initiatives. The new infrastructure…
Globe highlights disaster preparedness tools at regional forum
The 2024 Asia-Pacific Ministerial Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction (APMCDRR), hosted by the Philippines and the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR), drew over 4,000 participants from governments,…
Globe underscores public-private partnerships for digital growth
At the GSMA Digital Nation Summit Manila, Globe underscored the importance of collaboration between the government and private sector in addressing the Philippines’ digital needs. Emmanuel Estrada, VP for Regulatory…
Globe sees 20% permit boost, urges uniform LGU standards
Globe has reported a 20% improvement in permit processing and issuance since the implementation of Executive Order No. 32 (EO 32), or Streamlining the permitting process for the construction of…
PLDT Home WiFi 5G+ brings seamless internet experience
PLDT has introduced Home WiFi 5G+, a wireless internet solution promising faster speeds, reliable connections, and plug-and-play convenience for Filipino households. PLDT Home WiFi 5G+ delivers download speeds of up…