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USTDA backs NOW Telecom’s 5G plans for the Philippines
The US Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) has committed to partner with NOW Telecom to facilitate the deployment of 5G technologies in the Philippines. Read more…
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Starlink enters Philippines, PLDT offers space connectivity
As Starlink in the Philippines inches closer to becoming a reality, integrated telco PLDT prepares to offer its own space-based connectivity package to users. Read more…
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Globe prepares SIM registration of 87.4 million customers
Philippine’s mobile operator, Globe, has begun preparations to ensure a credible and customer-friendly rollout of the SIM Registration Act with 87.4m customers. Read more…
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Philippines’ long-awaited SIM registration law is now live
President Marcos Jr signs the SIM Card Registration Act, ostensibly to fight text scams. Filipinos welcome the move, but concerns about privacy remain. Read more…
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Freelance workers in Philippines to benefit from new bill
With the Philippines sporting one of the world’s fastest growing freelance worker populations, a new bill promises them basic safeguards and incentives. Read more…
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PLDT continues bid to be APAC’s new favorite hyperscaler hub
PLDT is building a new cable landing station for the ADC subsea system in its ongoing quest to transform the Philippines into a regional hyperscaler hub. Read more…
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Philippine telcos told to do more to stop text scams
Philippine government officials are demanding that telcos get text scams under control – not least because scammers are using leaked telco customer data. Read more…
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Tech is sexist – let’s do more than just hire women
Here’s why the tech industry needs to take an intersectional approach to design that includes women of all ages, races, and socioeconomic backgrounds. Read more…
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Starlink to cover all of the Philippines by mid-2023
Starlink Internet Services Philippines is reportedly aiming to fully cover the Philippines by the middle of 2023, but questions of affordability remain. Read more…
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PhilSA bets on satellite tech to expand financial inclusion
PhilSA is deploying satellite internet services for two rural banks in Batangas in a plan to spread financial inclusion to rural areas in the Philippines. Read more…
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DITO says rivals are dragging feet on interconnect
DITO Telecommunity has accused Globe and PLDT/Smart of “abusing” their dominant positions by not fully complying with a legal interconnect mandate. Read more…
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Marcos Jr admin raises fears of telecoms cronyism
Digital infrastructure promises aside, not everyone is convinced a Marcos Jr presidency will be good for the Philippine telecoms industry. Read more…
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5G in the Philippines is getting better every quarter
5G in the Philippines is making significant improvements, Smart gets the current bragging rights in terms of coverage and speed: Ookla Read more…
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Philippines telcos block tens of millions of scam text messages daily
More than 23 million scam text messages were blocked by PLDT in just three days from 11 to 14 June. And the problem is getting worse. Read more…
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Solar Philippines plans to build 10 gigawatts of solar capacity by 2026
Solar Philippines has submitted energy contract offers that would enable a roster of 10 gigawatts of solar projects to proceed. Read more…
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Binance is bringing its crypto ecosystem to the Philippines
Crypto exchange Binance is looking to expand its operations in the Philippines as cryptocurrency becomes more and more popular in the country. Read more…
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Starlink approved to offer internet services in the Philippines
The Philippine government has given Elon Musk’s SpaceX the green light to enter the country and offer its Starlink broadband services. Read more…
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Telstra and Converge to expand enterprise services in Philippines
Telstra partners with Converge ICT Solutions to offer its enterprise customers a wider range of services in the Philippines. Read more…
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Maya takes on GCash in digital banking space
Maya’s debut into the Philippines’ digital banking and crypto space might be a threat to GCash’s dominance, but the latter remains unfazed. Read more…
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Philippines sees fastest election results ever despite voting machine bugs
Despite a record number of malfunctioning machines, the Philippines reported the fastest transmission of election results in its history. Read more…