Globe Improved In 2022, while DITO is Doing Fine with 4G Coverage: Opensignal

With the internet in the Philippines gradually improving, it’s interesting to see how Globe, Smart, and DITO have fared in 2022 so far. While various reports have stated that Smart is still dominant, especially with 5G, it’s hard to ignore that both Globe and DITO are catching up nicely. To understand all the reports we […]

DITO Flagship Experience Store Adds Excitement to Mobile Experience

DITO Telecommunity has officially opened its newest Flagship Experience Store. Read on to find out what’s in store for you. Located at the Cyberzone, 4F Building B of SM Megamall, the said store is an immersive hub divided into zones. This is where you can find DITO’s next-gen technology, products and services, as well as […]

DITO Launches Super Core Data Center in Batangas

Through the help of ZTE Corp., DITO successfully launched its Super Core Data Center in Batangas. It’s a state-of-the-art data center that will improve local digital infrastructure and enhance data services.  According to ZTE President Wan Min, this is the first Tier-III data center in the Philippines with “the most advanced industry innovation technology.” “It will also […]

Smart Releases Statement To PCC, Responding To DITO Allegations

With the country’s major telcos undergoing disputes right now, it seems fairly recent when DITO Telecom began this forest fire. The first (widely publicized) issue was the complaint against local mainstays Globe and Smart for unfair play with regards to business practices. Now, Smart has added to its response by making a public statement addressed […]

DITO CME Incurs Over P15B Loss in the First Half of 2022

DITO CME Holdings Corp. has incurred a huge net loss for the first half of 2022. This is despite the increase in revenue for the same period. During the company’s filing with the Philippine Stock Exchange, DITO said the losses were due to billions of unrealized foreign exchange losses, as well as increases in costs […]

Smart Slams DITO For Allegedly Allowing Fraud Calls: The Full Response

The local telecommunications field is currently on fire as newcomer hotshot DITO Telecommunity filed a complaint against local giants Globe and Smart just a couple of days ago. Well, now the two have returned fire. We’ll provide a concise breakdown of the entire situation to keep all of you in the loop. DITO Telecommunity filed […]

Globe Asks NTC to Impose Php 622 Million Penalty to DITO

A day after DITO filed a complaint against Globe and Smart for alleged anticompetitive practices, the former has asked the NTC to require DITO to pay a Php 622 million penalty for violating interconnect agreement. In its press statement, Globe said that an average of 1000 calls–identified as international in origin but masked as local […]

DITO Files Complaint Against Globe and Smart

UPDATE: with statement from Globe.   DITO is fighting against Globe and Smart, as it filed a complaint to the Philippine Competition Commission. In its complaint, DITO said that both Smart and Globe are allegedly practicing anticompetitive practices when it comes to interconnection deals. “Out of 100 calls that DITO makes to reach out to […]

Ookla: DITO Gets 1% Market Share in PH Telco Market

It has been over a year since DITO launched to become the country’s third telco. Since then, it has amassed over 9 million subscribers and wants to hit 12 million subscribers by 2023. With its continuous expansion in coverage and the services it offers, has DITO made a significant impact in breaking the duopoly between […]

DITO to Offer Broadband Services in 2022

With DITO nearing one year of operations in March 2022, the third telco is eyeing to expand its services by offering broadband internet to its customers. This was confirmed by DCME chief financial officer Joseph John Ong to ABS-CBN News, adding that it will become a full-service telco provider once they have completed its network […]

DITO Hits 2M Subscriber Mark

Telecommunications service provider DITO reached a new milestone yesterday. DITO has officially hit the 2M subscriber mark. The telecommunications company added that it was able to cover 200 cities nationwide within the span of 5 months. DITO chief administrative officer Adel Tamano said in a statement, “We in DITO are pleased to announce that as […]

PLDT Globe DITO Cell Number Portability

PLDT, Globe, DITO Launching Cell Number Portability In September

Just shy of two months before the Mobile Number Portability Act (MNPA for short) deadline, major telcos PLDT, Globe, and DITO have banded together to create a company to tackle cell number portability. This will enable users to switch mobile networks without changing their numbers. Smart Communications, Globe Telecom, and DITO Telecommunity concluded their initial […]