Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart), the mobile services arm of PLDT, leads the Philippines in 5G Coverage and Availability, as affirmed by Opensignal, an independent analytics firm. 5G, the latest wireless standard, offers rapid data speeds, minimal latency, enhanced reliability, and efficiency.
According to Opensignal’s July to September 2023 report, Smart excelled in various categories including 5G Availability, 5G Coverage, 5G Download Speed, 5G Upload Speed, and Overall Download Speed.
“Smart remains unbeaten on 5G Availability — the operator has won every 5G Availability award outright since Opensignal’s first report on the Filipino 5G experience back in October 2021,” said Sam Fenwick, Opensignal principal analyst and author of the report.
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Smart’s extensive 5G Coverage and Availability empower users to share experiences, play games with minimal latency, and engage in live content creation without interruptions.
“As 5G gains more traction among Filipinos, our network is well-positioned to unlock all the game-changing benefits of 5G for our customers wherever and whenever they need it,” said Kristine Go, SVP for Consumer Wireless Business at Smart. “Many people usually turn to their fiber connection at home for high-bandwidth activities. With Smart 5G, our subscribers can take this superior experience on the go for seamless connectivity – it’s like they never left their home.”
Opensignal recognized Smart as the first operator in the Philippines to receive the 5G Coverage Experience award, signifying its network reach in various settings.
Smart’s widest 5G Coverage and Availability enable customers to instantly post photos, reels, or stories of their memorable travel adventures across the country; easily upload and share their epic concert and festival moments even in jampacked outdoor venues; have the edge on their peers while playing their favorite mobile games with 5G’s low-latency; and even work on live-selling or livestream content on the go without interruption.