According to news and local reports, the House of Representatives has finally passed the proposed SIM Card Registration Law on its second reading. This is meant to protect the privacy of consumers and citizens all over the country. Under this provision, every public telecommunications entity (PTE) or authorized seller has to require the end-user to […]
While the NTC is coordinating with telco providers in investigating the proliferation of text scams in the Philippines, Smart released a infographic that details their efforts in combatting them. In the said infographic (which you can see below), Smart is happy to report that it has blocked 11.3 billion attempts to access malicious sites from […]
Following the NTC’s admission that contact tracing forms might be the cause for the proliferation of scam text messages–a statement that is similar to what Smart said in their press statement–the NPC has revealed in their investigation that these smishing messages “appear to have been sent using specific mobile number registered to certain texting services.” […]
While we have suspicions that the proliferation of scam text messages could have possibly stemmed from contact tracing forms, Smart has reiterated that they are committed in strengthening its cybersecurity infrastructure and that it ensures all of its subscribers that its systems are safe from any form of data breach. Based on their recent findings […]
ABS-CBN Corporation and TV5 Network were previously working on closing an investment deal that would allow ABS-CBN to acquire 6.46 million new common shares of TV5, representing 34.99 percent of its total voting and outstanding capital stock, for Php 2.16 billion. Cignal Cable Corporation, in a separate transaction, would also acquire 38.88% equity interest in […]
The National Privacy Commission (NPC) will hold a meeting on Thursday, September 1, with local telecommunication operators (telcos) to discuss about a possible data leak. Representatives of Smart, Globe, DITO, as well as the National Telecommunications Commission will meet tomorrow to explain the barrage of text messages that many mobile users are experiencing right now. […]
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 […]
Most people nowadays have postpaid plans that they pay off monthly, along with the promise of a shiny new phone every so often. However, there is still a considerable chunk of the population who prefer to be charged based on usage and don’t want to be tied down to a single network provider. For these […]
It seems that all hope is not lost for ABS-CBN after it has lost its franchise back in 2020: a new House Bill that was recently filed aims to give ABS-CBN a new franchise. Also known as House Bill 431, the new bill aims to allow ABS-CBN to operate again, with author Surigao del Norte […]
Earlier this year, billionaire Elon Musk stirred up the tech world by openly announcing his acquisition of Twitter. There were monumental plans under his vision, but these all seemed to fall apart at the seams later on. Now, tensions continue to boil as Elon Musk and his team have filed a subpoena for former CEO […]
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 […]
Rep. Marcelino “Nonoy” Libanan of 4Ps Party-list has requested for additional cell towers and signal relay stations in the countryside, saying that rural communities are getting left behind in terms of access to high-speed internet connectivity badly needed to achieve greater economic productivity. Libanan wrote a letter PLDT Inc. President Alfredo Panlilio, Globe Telecom […]