Globe records 245 cable theft incidents monthly in H1 2024
Globe is dealing with a growing problem as it reported an average of 245 cable theft incidents every month in the first half of 2024, adding up to a total…
Globe nears tower sale completion
Globe is set to complete its tower sale and leaseback deal by the end of 2024, with 88% of its portfolio already transferred. This deal has generated P85.2 billion in…
ZTE Corp. net profit is up by 4.8% in H1 2024
Telecommunications company ZTE Corp. reported revenue of RMB 62.49 billion and a net profit of RMB 5.73 billion for the first half of 2024 (H1 2024), reflecting a 4.8% increase…
Globe’s H1 2024 revenue grows by 2% amid shifting market trends
Globe ended the first half of 2024 with a 2% increase in consolidated gross service revenues, reaching P82.2 billion. This growth occurred despite challenges in the home broadband and non-telco…
PLDT Enterprise and PeopleLink continue to improve connectivity for Filipino seafarers
For over 15 years, PLDT Enterprise, the corporate business arm of PLDT Inc., and PeopleLink Inc. part of the Magsaysay Group, have been providing Filipino seafarers with reliable connectivity within…
PLDT to work with MMDA to protect cable infrastructure
Integrated telco network PLDT has joined forces with the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) to protect telecommunications infrastructure during road construction and excavation activities. “PLDT is collaborating more closely with…
Globe partners with Lynk for pilot satellite phone program
Globe and Lynk will utilize Lynk's Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite constellation to deliver SMS, IP messaging apps, and emergency alerts to underserved areas.
Globe expands network reach and capacity with 116 new cell sites
Globe continues to extend its network reach and enhance capacity, building 116 new cell sites and upgrading 812 mobile sites to LTE in Q1 2024. With the hope of maximizing…
Top reasons to choose DITO
DITO has rapidly established itself as the go-to choice for affordable data promos, high-speed connectivity, and excellent customer service. Recently rated as the No. 1 Mobile Network in the Philippines…
IDC expects slower growth in global telecom spending
Worldwide spending on Telecom Services and Pay TV Services hit $1,509 billion in 2023, marking a modest 2.1% increase from the previous year, reveals the International Data Corp. (IDC) Worldwide…
DITO offers affordable 5G mobile data to empower subscribers
Telecommunications company DITO Telecommunity is strengthening its efforts to bridge the digital gap by leveraging its 5G Standalone (SA) network. DITO utilizes an independent and advanced infrastructure to ensure the…
Globe’s diversified digital solutions drive 18% growth in non-telco revenues
The Globe Group has reported an 18% year-on-year growth in its non-telco revenues, reaching P4.9 billion in 2023 from P4.2 billion in 2022. This growth is attributed to the company’s…
Smart introduces easy upgrade to eSIM for mobile users
PLDT wireless subsidiary Smart Communications Inc. (Smart) has enabled the seamless transition from physical SIM cards to eSIM technology to its subscribers while keeping their number. The eSIM, or embedded…
Converge revenues up by 5% in 2023
Converge ICT Solutions Inc. (Converge), a fiber broadband and technology services provider, marked a steady growth in 2023 with a 5% year-on-year increase in consolidated revenues, reaching P35.4 billion. The…
PLDT posts 3% increase in gross service revenues
In 2023, network provider PLDT Inc. achieved a 3% increase in Gross Service Revenues, amounting to P6.5 billion and reaching a total of P201.8 billion. Consolidated Service Revenues (net of…
PLDT rolls out ultra-fast Gigabit Fiber plans
PLDT Home’s launch of its ultra-fast Gigabit Fiber Plans aims to provide subscribers with the fastest internet. These plans promise to provide the fastest, most reliable internet with speeds ranging…
Globe speeds up SIM registration with 24-hour data verification
Globe has upgraded its SIM registration platform to expedite data verification within 24 hours, a move that aims to combat fraud in line with new National Telecommunications Commission guidelines. This…
Globe’s diversification strategy brings P4.1B in non-telco revenue
According to Globe, its transition from a telco to a tech company gained momentum, reporting a record P4.1 billion in non-telco revenue in the initial three quarters of 2023, marking…
Globe posts 8% year-on-year growth in corporate data business
Globe, has achieved an impressive 8% year-on-year growth in its corporate data business during the first nine months of 2023, signaling a robust upward trend in its operations. The surge…
Smart keeps lead in 5G data roaming
Operating in 87 destinations and maintaining its partnerships with 159 telco providers globally, Smart Communications Inc. (Smart) now leads in 5G data roaming offered by Philippine telecommunications companies. “In our…
Smart successfully tests Open RAN RIC
Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart), a subsidiary of PLDT, achieved a milestone by successfully conducting a proof of concept test for an Open Radio Access Network RAN Intelligent Controller (Open RAN…
DOST taps Converge as partner for scitech week in Iloilo City
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) has partnered with Converge ICT Solutions Inc. for the 2023 National Science, Technology, and Innovation Week (NSTW) in Iloilo City. This collaboration ensures…
Enterprise business drives PLDT’s 9-month revenue
PLDT’s revenues have experienced a 3% growth, reaching P149.8 billion in the first nine months of 2023, driven by its business-to-business (B2B) arm. The demand for data and ICT services…
Globe’s 9-month revenue reaches P121 billion
The Ayala-led Globe Group has reported nine-month revenues of P121.1 billion, marking a 3% increase from the previous year. This growth has been primarily driven by corporate data and non-telco…
Smart expands 5G data roaming with 81 destinations
Smart Communications Inc. (Smart), the wireless subsidiary of network provider PLDT, has expanded its 5G data roaming offerings, now covering 81 destinations in collaboration with 140 key operators across the…
Globe launches digital-only prepaid eSIM
Globe is set to introduce digital eSIM for mobile users marking a significant shift away from the conventional way of obtaining and managing physical SIM cards. This innovation ushers in…
Converge, DICT to provide free WiFi in Region 1
Converge ICT Solutions Inc. (Converge) teamed up with the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) to provide free WiFi connection in select municipalities of Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Sur, and…
Globe sustains mobile growth with revenues reaching P55 billion
Unaffected by the decline in its subscriber base due to SIM registration, the telecommunications company Globe reported mobile revenues of P54.8 billion for the first half of 2023. According to…
PLDT, Smart aim for Open RAN adoption in PH
Telecommunications company PLDT Inc. (PLDT) and its wireless subsidiary, Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart), are highlighting the advantages of harnessing Open Radio Access Networks (Open RAN) to enhance technology accessibility in…
Globe’s net income dips by 27% in first semester
Globe reported a 27% drop in net income in the first semester, caused by an increase in expenses. However, the Globe Group’s consolidated service revenues grew by 2% to P80.4…
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