5G use fuels growth in Smart mobile data users, traffic in Q1 2025
Smart Communications Inc., the wireless unit of PLDT Inc., reported a rise in mobile data users and 5G data traffic in the first quarter of 2025, driven by higher 5G…
AI, 5G driving media and advertising innovations in PH
Artificial intelligence (AI) and advancements in 5G connectivity are reshaping the marketing and advertising landscape in the Philippines, according to Kristine Go, senior vice president for Wireless Consumer Business at…
Smart’s 5G delivers fastest network speeds during Stray Kids concert
Smart Communications, a mobile network provider in the Philippines, delivered high-speed connectivity to subscribers attending the Korean boy group Stray Kids concert at the Philippine Arena in Bulacan last Saturday.…
Smart to strengthen 5G rollout and boost mobile adoption
Smart Communications Inc. (Smart), the wireless unit of PLDT Inc., is set to intensify its 4G/LTE and 5G network rollout in the Philippines throughout 2024. This initiative comes in response…
Smart’s 5G data traffic nearly doubles in 2023
As 5G gains traction among mobile users nationwide, PLDT Inc’s subsidiary, Smart Communications Inc (Smart), saw a surge in average monthly 5G data traffic in 2023. Bolstered by its 5G…
Opensignal: Smart offers best 5G coverage in the Philippines
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…
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 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…
Smart expands LTE, 5G coverage as data usage surges
PLDT’s wireless unit Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) has increased the number of its Long Term Evolution (LTE) and 5G base stations across the country in response to the continued demand…
Smart 5G mobile data traffic sustains growth
Data traffic on PLDT’s wireless unit Smart Communications Inc’s. (Smart) 5G network has sustained its growth in the first quarter of the year, on the back of Smart’s fortified mobile…
Smart expands 5G roaming coverage for tourists
As global travel restrictions ease, PLDT wireless unit Smart Communications Inc. (Smart) has expanded its 5G roaming coverage for Philippines-bound tourists through its alliance with 84 roaming partners in 51…
Smart is first PH telco to carry out ‘network slicing’ on 5G SA
Following the launch of its 5G Standalone (5G SA) base stations, PLDT’s wireless arm Smart Communications Inc. (Smart) has successfully tested its 5G SA network slicing capabilities at the PLDT-Smart…
Smart accelerates 5G adoption, ramps up GigaLife app
As fifth-generation (5G) technology becomes the norm, PLDT’s wireless arm Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) its adoption hoping to enable more customers to maximize their ever-growing digital lifestyles in 2022. In…
ICTSI to operate PH’s first 5G-enabled port with PLDT, Smart
Global port management operator International Container Terminal Services Inc. (ICTSI) is set to operate the country’s first 5G-enabled “intelligent” port at its flagship, the Manila International Container Terminal (MICT), as…
Smart delivers triple-digit growth in 5G users
PLDT wireless arm Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) is expecting to deliver a triple-digit increase in 5G users in the next few years as it continues to lead in the 5G…
Smart starts offering Unli 5G postpaid with new Signature Plans+
Mobile services provider Smart Communications Inc. (Smart) is making 5G technology accessible to everyone with the launch of Signature Plans+. Aside from Unli 5G access, the new Signature Plans+ also…
Smart’s 5G site in Argao enables mountain telemedicine
PLDT wireless unit Smart Communications Inc. (Smart) has fired up more 5G sites across the country, underscoring the company’s commitment to providing nationwide connectivity, particularly 5G. With its fast-tracked rollout,…
Smart 5G roaming goes live in Canada with Telus, now covers entire North America
PLDT’s wireless unit Smart Communications Inc. (Smart) activates its Smart 5G roaming services for customers in Canada, through its partnership with world-leading communications and information technology company Telus. Smart is…
Smart’s 5G network breaches 3,000 sites nationwide
PLDT wireless arm Smart Communications Inc. (Smart) has fired up more than 3,000 5G sites across the country as of May. This includes 5G sites deployed in far-flung and mountainous…
Smart launches 5G roaming services in the United States with AT&T
PLDT’s wireless unit Smart Communications Inc. (Smart) is launching its 5G roaming services in the United States with AT&T. This latest partnership brings Smart’s 5G roaming to 16 countries and…
Smart teams up with True for 5G roaming in Thailand
PLDT wireless unit Smart Communications Inc. (Smart) launches 5G roaming services with True Move H Universal Communication Co. Ltd. (True) in Thailand, expanding 5G roaming availability in 15 countries with…
PLDT Enterprise encourages business to leverage wireless technologies
With businesses now setting their sights on growth past the COVID-19 pandemic, PLDT Enterprise is building on its own suite of innovations and technologies to come up with new services…
Smart launches 5G roaming in Singapore with StarHub
PLDT’s wireless unit Smart Communications Inc. (Smart) has teamed up with telco operator StarHub to launch 5G roaming services in Singapore. This move brings Smart 5G roaming services to 10…
Smart teams up with NTT Docomo for 5G roaming in Japan
PLDT’s wireless unit Smart Communications Inc. (Smart) has teamed up with Japanese telco leader NTT Docomo to launch 5G roaming services in Japan. The partnership between NTT Docomo and Smart,…
Smart 5G roaming goes live with Zain in three countries
Following the launch of its partnership with all mobile operators in the United Arab Emirates, PLDT wireless arm Smart Communications Inc. (Smart) partners with Zain, a leading mobile voice and…
Smart now has 2,000 5G sites in the Philippines
Philippine mobile services provider Smart Communications Inc’s (Smart) expanded 5G network now has over 2,000 sites nationwide, supporting Filipinos who are increasingly reliant on mobile data to stay connected while…
Smart teams up with Vodafone for 5G roaming in Australia
Philippine telecommunications company Smart Communications Inc. (Smart) has partnered with leading global operator Vodafone to provide 5G roaming services for subscribers in Australia. This is the next step in Smart’s…
Smart partners with world’s largest mobile operator China Mobile for 5G roaming
Philippine mobile service provider Smart Communications Inc. (Smart) has teamed up with China Mobile to roll out 5G roaming services. The partnership further expands Smart’s 5G roaming coverage in key…
Smart kicks off nationwide 5G caravan
As 5G becomes the unifying technology of all products and solutions are now being developed, mobile services provider Smart Communications Inc. (Smart) showcased the latest Smart 5G-certified smartphones, a Smart…
Smart 5G roaming service now available in Taiwan, UAE
Mobile services provider Smart Communications Inc. (Smart) has activated its 5G roaming service in Taiwan, in partnership with FarEasTone Telecommunications (FET), and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) teaming up with…
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