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PLDT to offer direct-to-home satellite TV service next year

August 11, 2005 - 12:00am

Telecommunications leader Philippine Long Distance Telephone Co. (PLDT) will start offering direct-to-home (DTH) satellite pay television services in local shores in partnership with US-based DTH giant Echostar Communications...

Business

PLDT in talks with top US satellite TV operator

April 22, 2005 - 12:00am

After selling its cable TV business to the Lopezes, telecommunications giant Philippine Long Distance Telephone Co. (PLDT) is now in serious discussions with America’s biggest direct-to-home (DTH) satellite...

Business