Smart trains retirees to spot scam texts
Retirees are facing an increase in scam texts, fake calls, and phishing messages, prompting mobile company Smart Communications to step up digital safety training through its SCAMpaign program. At a…
Nasugbu schools report early gains in reading, math skills program
Public high schools in Nasugbu are reporting early gains in reading and numeracy after one year of using the Central Visayan Institute Foundation–Dynamic Learning Program (CVIF-DLP), a “learning by doing”…
Smart tests satellite-to-phone service in remote PH areas with Lynk
Integrated telco network PLDT Inc. (PLDT)’s wireless arm Smart Communications Inc. (Smart) and partner Lynk Global have completed new field tests of their direct-to-device (D2D) satellite service in Ilocos Norte,…
PLDT, Smart boost decarbonization amid energy crisis
PLDT Inc. (PLDT) and Smart Communications Inc. (Smart) are accelerating efforts to cut carbon emissions and reduce reliance on fossil fuels as global oil prices remain volatile due to ongoing…
Smart, TNT boost livelihood opportunities through reseller network
Smart Communications Inc. and TNT joined Telepreneur Corp. (TPC), a reseller network, in launching its 2026 kick-off event, marking nearly 14 years of collaboration helping Filipinos earn income through mobile…
PLDT, Google deploy air laser technology to connect island barangays
Residents of Barangay Subay on Talim Island in Cardona, Rizal are experiencing faster internet after PLDT deployed Google Taara’s “air laser” technology across Laguna de Bay. The system creates an…
HONOR X9d 5G offered with zero cash out via Smart Postpaid Plan 1999
Smart devices provider HONOR Philippines is offering the HONOR X9d 5G through Smart Communications Inc.’s postpaid device plans, giving customers an option to get the smartphone with zero cash out…
Smart, Lynk test direct-to-device satellite service in Catanduanes
Integrated telco network PLDT Inc.’s wireless arm Smart Communications Inc. and satellite provider Lynk Global have completed a pilot test of direct-to-device satellite service in Catanduanes, showing how mobile services…
PLDT, Smart deepen government digital programs
PLDT Inc. and its wireless unit Smart Communications Inc. have continued working with government agencies and private groups for more than two decades to use technology in improving public services,…
PLDT, Smart expand AI access with infrastructure, training
PLDT Inc. and its wireless arm Smart Communications Inc. are expanding their push to make artificial intelligence (AI) more accessible in the Philippines, focusing on local infrastructure, industry use cases,…
PLDT calls for talent, governance, infrastructure to speed up AI in PH
Investments in skills, rules, and digital infrastructure are needed for artificial intelligence to deliver real benefits to Filipinos, according to PLDT Inc. At the Digital Nation Summit Manila organized by…
ASEAN data shows surge in AI adoption as AWS expands regional support
Artificial intelligence (AI) use continues to grow across ASEAN as more companies start using it in their daily operations, according to new data from cloud computing company Amazon Web Services…
Ookla recognizes Smart for best mobile latency in PH
PLDT’s wireless unit Smart Communications Inc. said it recorded the lowest mobile latency in the Philippines for the first half of 2025, based on an analysis by network intelligence firm…
PLDT, Smart roll out system that lets customers control their data
Telecommunications company PLDT Inc. and its wireless unit Smart Communications Inc. have selected OneTrust to support their new privacy and consent management program. The system is designed to give customers…
Smart tests robotic arm system to improve mobile coverage
Smart Communications Inc., the wireless unit of PLDT, has started testing a remote-controlled robotic arm system on its cell sites to adjust antennas in real time and improve coverage, especially…
Smart secures green loan for energy-efficient 5G expansion
Smart Communications Inc., the wireless subsidiary of PLDT Inc., secured a ₱2 billion green loan from Metropolitan Bank and Trust Company (Metrobank) to support the ongoing expansion and upgrade of…
Smart, Maya remove fees on load purchases
Smart Communications Inc. and Maya have partnered to reduce connectivity costs and improve access to digital financial services for mobile users across the country. Smart and TNT subscribers can now…
PLDT Enterprise launches network-based alternative to OTPs
PLDT Enterprise, the corporate business arm of PLDT Inc., is introducing SmartSafe SilentAccess, a network-based authentication solution that aims to replace one-time passwords (OTPs) and reduce fraud in digital transactions.…
PLDT Group identifies nearly 2 million child abuse URLs since 2021
The PLDT Group has identified nearly two million web links containing online child sexual abuse and exploitation materials (CSAEM) since June 2021, according to data from PLDT and Smart’s Cyber…
Smart Home WiFi introduces new postpaid 5G plans
Smart Home WiFi has introduced new postpaid plans to give households, small businesses, and renters more choices for reliable internet access. The new offers use 5G technology to provide wireless,…
Smart expands internet access with new 5G Home WiFi offers
Smart Communications has introduced new Smart Home WiFi offerings designed to provide flexible and reliable connectivity for different types of users, from students and families to small business owners. The…
PLDT powers Makati offices, facilities with renewable energy
Telecommunications company PLDT Inc. has expanded its use of renewable energy (RE) by sourcing power for 17 of its high-energy consuming facilities, including its main offices in Makati City. Through…
Smart launches Multi SIM to bring eSIM access to entry-level smartphones
Smart Communications Inc. (Smart) has launched the Smart Multi SIM, a pluggable eSIM adapter designed to work even on entry-level Android smartphones. Anastacio Martirez, chief operating officer of Smart, said…
LGUs use PLDT-Smart Ligtas Kit to boost disaster response
Local government units (LGUs) are improving their emergency communication and disaster response with the help of the PLDT-Smart Ligtas Kit, a portable tool designed to address communication gaps in disaster…
Smart tests disaggregated optical transport network in PH
PLDT Inc., through its wireless arm Smart Communications Inc., has tested optical transport network (OTN) disaggregation technology at the PLDT-Smart Technolab in Makati, making it the first trial of its…
Maya drives PLDT’s first-half income growth
Telecommunications company PLDT Inc. reported a core income of ₱17.6 billion for the first half of 2025, slightly higher compared to last year. Its telco core income, however, was at…
PLDT, Smart block access to 10 unregistered crypto exchanges
PLDT Inc. and its wireless arm, Smart Communications, have blocked access to 10 cryptocurrency exchanges identified by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) as operating without the required licenses. Cryptocurrencies…
New mobile brand KiQ aims to connect with Gen Z users
Smart Communications has introduced KiQ (pronounced “kick”), a new mobile brand designed for Generation Z users, whose spending power is expected to grow in the coming years. KiQ is a…
PLDT, Smart test wireless tech to deliver high-speed internet to remote areas
PLDT Inc. and its mobile unit Smart Communications Inc. have tested a new fixed wireless access (FWA) technology that could help extend high-speed internet to areas where laying fiber lines…
PLDT, Smart bring cybersafety campaign to more schools
PLDT Inc. and Smart Communications Inc. are expanding their #BeCyberSmart program to more schools this year to help children and parents stay safe online and understand their rights in the…
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