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…
Smart distributes free SIM cards under Bayanihan SIM program
PLDT’s wireless arm Smart Communications Inc. has started distributing free TNT SIM cards with mobile data under the government’s Bayanihan SIM initiative, which aims to improve connectivity in underserved areas.…
Smart, D One Legacy partner to widen e-load access to entrepreneurs
Mobile services provider Smart Communications Inc. has partnered with D One Legacy PH Corp. to help Filipino entrepreneurs grow their businesses and improve access to e-load and telecom services nationwide.…
PLDT Group champions smart farming at innovation challenge
PLDT and its wireless unit, Smart Communications, Inc., shared how digital tools can help farmers during the recent Grow Asia Innovation Challenge Learning Labs. The companies presented the Digital Farmers…
Smart offers free calls, roaming, hotline for Filipinos in Iran and Israel
Smart Communications Inc. is offering free calls, roaming data, and a crisis hotline for Filipinos in Iran and Israel as tensions continue in the Middle East. From June 23 to…
Find a film for every dad this Father’s Day on Lionsgate Play
Lionsgate Play has curated a special watchlist for Father’s Day, offering a mix of movies and series that match different interests, from legal drama to wrestling stories. The streaming platform,…
PLDT, Smart boost resilience with more ISO-certified sites
PLDT Inc., an integrated telecommunications company, and its wireless arm Smart Communications Inc., have added another facility to their list of certified sites under the ISO 22301:2019 Business Continuity Management…
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…
PLDT, Smart bring online child safety campaign to Bantayan schools
Telecommunications company PLDT Inc. and its wireless arm Smart Communications Inc. are working closely with local communities in Bantayan Island, Cebu, to help protect children from online sexual abuse and…
‘The Passion of the Christ’ is now streaming on Lionsgate Play
As Holy Week invites many Filipinos to reflect on their faith, the film “The Passion of the Christ” remains a powerful reminder of the story of Jesus’ suffering and sacrifice.…
PLDT, Smart to distribute almost half a million free SIMs in distant communities
PLDT Inc. (PLDT) and its wireless unit Smart Communications Inc. (Smart) are distributing over 473,000 free SIM cards as part of the government’s ₱5-billion “JuanSIM ng Bayan” initiative. The program…
PLDT, Smart expand e-waste program to more areas
PLDT Inc. (PLDT) and Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) are expanding their electronic waste (e-waste) program to help more communities properly dispose of old and broken electronics. The move aims to…
Smart pushes industry cooperation to fight cyber threats
"With vast amounts of sensitive user data at stake, there is a need for continuous adaptation of security measures to protect privacy and prevent breaches," Smart said.
Smart moves forward with AI through AWS partnership
The project is supported by AWS partners, including Databricks, which focuses on unlocking the potential of data for businesses.
Smart earns GSMA Open Gateway API certification
The GSMA Open Gateway certification allows Smart to provide secure network APIs that enhance authentication and fraud prevention.
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, Smart join partners in launching Open RAN lab in PH
Integrated telco PLDT Inc. (PLDT) and its wireless unit, Smart Communications Inc. (Smart), have partnered with USAID, the University of the Philippines (UP), and other stakeholders to launch the country’s…
Smart boosts connectivity in Southern Leyte to support farmers
Smart Communications, Inc., the wireless arm of PLDT Inc., has installed new LTE sites in Saint Bernard, Southern Leyte. This initiative aims to improve connectivity and support local farmers in…
PLDT, Smart deepen support for ARTA’s streamlining efforts
Telecommunications company PLDT Inc. and its wireless unit, Smart Communications Inc., are reinforcing their support for government efforts to simplify processes and advance digitalization. Their initiatives align with the government’s…
PLDT, Smart intensify fight against cybercrime in the Philippines
Integrated network operator PLDT Inc. (PLDT) and its wireless unit Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) are intensifying their efforts to tackle scams and cybercrimes in the Philippines. With mobile-based transactions comprising…