On the way to better internet
A few weeks after promising better internet after their acquisition of the 700MHz frequency from San Miguel, Smart has managed to quickly put up 3 700MHz in just a few days.
The updates come direct from the head of PLDT himself, Manny V. Pangilinan, in a series of tweets.
Our first 700 MHz base station up tonight. At Tanay. More to come soon. #InternetEverywhere
— Manny V. Pangilinan (@iamMVP) June 6, 2016
Our 2nd 700 MHz cell site up already! In Davao City at Ecoland, Matina. Download speed 101 Mbps. More to come.
— Manny V. Pangilinan (@iamMVP) June 7, 2016
3rd 700 MHz fired up and on air. Manggahan Pasig LTE 700 DL speed: 101.31 Mbps. Go Smart!
— Manny V. Pangilinan (@iamMVP) June 7, 2016
The first 700MHz cell site was put up in Tanay, while the second was setup in Davao near Ecoland, Matina. The third one was put up in Manggahan Pasig.
That's only 3 base stations w/c are 700MHz enabled so far. We will build more than 200 in key sites nationwide by yearend. #InternetForAll !
— Manny V. Pangilinan (@iamMVP) June 7, 2016
According to MVP’s tweets, all three base stations are recording speeds of more than 100Mbps. If you’re near the areas mentioned, you’ll have to have a handset that’s capable of utilizing the 700MHz band to enjoy the speed bump.
