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Telcos: No order to cut service during APEC

November 16, 2015 - 9:00am

Telecommunications companies yesterday belied information circulating on social media that there will be service disruptions this week during the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Leaders’ Summit. ...

Metro

PLDT’s broadband subscriber base tops 4 M

By Lawrence Agcaoili | March 16, 2015 - 5:24pm

The broadband subscriber base of Philippine Long Distance Telephone Co. (PLDT) topped the four million level last year amid the sustained expansion of the number of fixed and wireless broadband subscribers.

Business

Smart extends free Internet promo

By Lawrence Agcaoili | March 2, 2015 - 12:00am

Smart Communications Inc., the wireless arm of dominant carrier Philippine Long Distance Telephone Co. (PLDT), has extended its Free Internet promo by two more weeks.

Business

Android One makes it to Philippine shores

By Abe Olandres | March 2, 2015 - 12:00am

After months of silence, the long-awaited Android One program lands on Philippine shores, bringing with it two new affordable...

Technology

Smart to offer affordable Google smartphones in Philippines

By Lawrence Agcaoili | February 22, 2015 - 12:00am

Wireless giant Smart Communications Inc. has accelerated its bid to get more Filipinos to experience the benefits of the Internet by making available an array of cutting-edge yet affordable mobile devices.

Business

Sun Cellular to open 40 third party-operated stores

By Lawrence Agcaoili | February 13, 2015 - 12:00am

Digitel Mobile Philippines Inc., one of the wireless arms of dominant carrier Philippine Long Distance Telephone Co. (PLDT), is set to open close to 40 new partner-operated retail outlets in different parts of the...

Business

Smart extends free Internet anew

By Lawrence Agcaoili | February 6, 2015 - 12:00am

Smart Communications Inc., the wireless arm of Philippine Long Distance Telephone Co. (PLDT), has extended its free Internet promo until the end of the month and now includes video streaming.

Business

Telcos: Pope’s security more important than business

By Lawrence Agcaoili | January 19, 2015 - 12:00am

The Philippine Long Distance Telephone Co. (PLDT) and Ayala-led Globe Telecom Inc. said the safety of Pope Francis during his five-day visit to the Philippines is more important than potential revenues.

Headlines

PLDT to livestream papal visit in 33 public viewing sites

By Lawrence Agcaoili | January 15, 2015 - 12:00am

Leading telecoms and multimedia service provider Philippine Long Distance Telephone Co. (PLDT) will livestream the visit of...

Headlines

PLDT units hold 55% of postpaid market

By Lawrence Agcaoili | December 8, 2014 - 12:00am

The wireless units of dominant carrier Philippine Long Distance Telephone Co. (PLDT) expect higher market share in the mobile postpaid segment of the highly competitive telecommunication industry.

Business