With US President Joe Biden and Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. meeting to discuss the future between the two nations, all eyes wanted to see if this would bear fruit. We’ve seen quite a lot of documentation on what’s been discussed, but one of the most notable is the US commitment to improve transport systems […]
Aside from plans to offer postpaid and enterprise services, DITO is also aiming to offer satellite services as well, as confirmed by CTO Rodolfo Santiago. To make this possible, DITO said that they are targeting to conduct pilot tests for satellite technology within the year, with their main target being remote areas where internet access […]
As it looks forward to improving its business operations, Meralco previewed to members of the media its Digital Twin labs, which will play a crucial role in making its operations futureproof. As part of its Powertech Innovation and eXperience Lab (PIXL) that’s located within the Meralco compound in Ortigas, the distribution utility’s own virtual world […]
Some may be cheering that there’s been a 90-day final extension for SIM Registration until July 25. However, some still remain stubborn despite the repeat emergency broadcasts we’ve all been experiencing as of late. The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) believes that partial loss of access to services may incentivize unregistered SIM users […]
With a number of industries in the Philippines embracing hybrid working environments, Schneider Electric is a company that believes in digitalization through a unified strategy of connecting digitally enabled environments through a variety of IT services. One way industries can make good use of digitalization is through solutions that can help unify operations even in a […]
With the implementation of the Mobile Number Portability (MNP) Act, users have the freedom to switch between networks without changing their numbers. While it is not a smooth experience–Opensignal reported last year that switching networks does not translate to a better experience–their findings for 2023 appear to reveal a few interesting findings–particularly where bad signal […]
PLDT appears to expanding its internet reach and coverage, as they are set to acquire Sky Cable’s broadband business for Php 6.75 billion. This was confirmed in a disclosure that was sent to the Philippine Stock Exchange. According to the disclosure, PLDT has reached an agreement with ABS-CBN Corp. to take over 100% of Sky’s […]
Ever since the pandemic started, remote learning and working have proven that having a stable internet connection at home is essentially a human right. It’s the only way to remain connected to the rest of the world after all. However, it is true that decent Fiber plans have been relatively pricey in the last few […]
Despite DITO being a minority players against Globe and Smart in the mobile telco space, new reports from Opensignal reveal promising findings on the third telco’s performance leading to 2023. One of the metrics Opensignal analyzed is core consistency, which focuses more on network availability and stability over speeds. In its analysis, DITO has edged […]
Good news for motorists! You can soon travel the north and south expressways with just one RFID sticker—Autosweep. Starting January 15 next year, San Miguel Corporation (SMC) Infrastructure has announced that EasyTrip users that travel the north expressways NLEX, SCTEX, CALAX, CAVITEX, and C5 Link will be able to access expressways in the south: SLEX, […]
Every year, Samsung gets quite a lot of attention for its flagship S and Z lineups (RIP Note). It’s no surprise as the company is the largest Android device manufacturer by a long shot. With this, rumors about the latest Samsung Galaxy S23 and satellite compatibility are swirling around the web. Here’s what we know […]
Amidst the high prices of fuel worldwide as well as a global commitment to reduce the carbon footprint, multiple automakers have committed to fully-electric lineups within the next decade or so. It seems that electric vehicles or their hybrid variants are gaining traction among consumers for these very reasons. As such, the government has also […]