The advent of budget airlines and affordable rates give more people an opportunity to plan their trips abroad whether it is for work or vacation. Alongside flights and accommodation details, connectivity has become an essential to be able to keep in touch and share experiences real-time. Roaming options have long been available in the market. Yet, some offers remain … [Read more...] about Globe Easy Roam 149 – Around the World Connectivity
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Widest Fiber Coverage: PLDT Home Fibr reaches 2.5M homes nationwide
PLDT Home Fibr, the nation’s most powerful broadband from leading telco and digital services provider PLDT, now passes over 2.5 million homes from as far north as Ilocos Norte to southern Philippines in South Cotabato province, further extending its widest fiber coverage in the country. “As a result of our aggressive rollout program, PLDT now has over 140,000 kilometers of … [Read more...] about Widest Fiber Coverage: PLDT Home Fibr reaches 2.5M homes nationwide
PH first chat abroad subscription launched
Beefing up its lineup of roaming services to suit the diverse needs of today’s travelers, leader in mobile Smart Communications recently launched Chat Abroad, the country’s first “chat apps only” data roaming service for Smart Prepaid subscribers. Smart Chat Abroad allows prepaid subscribers to use 6 popular chat messaging apps—Facebook Messenger, Viber, Telegram, WeChat, … [Read more...] about PH first chat abroad subscription launched
Better Internet awaits as Globe seeks Chinese Partners
Increasing investments to continuously improve internet services in the country, Globe Telecom signed several agreements involving its technology partners Huawei Technologies, Nokia and Wuhan Fiberhome International Technologies amounting $750 million over a period of 5 years to accelerate use of new LTE technologies to enhance its data services and improve customer … [Read more...] about Better Internet awaits as Globe seeks Chinese Partners
Globe seeks support of Vice Governors in building telco infrastructure
Globe Telecom is seeking the support of the League of Vice Governors of the Philippines in building telco infrastructure in the country in line with its vision of ushering the country to become a digital nation by 2020. Specifically, Globe is looking to rationalize the permitting process to mitigate bureaucratic red tape and other political hurdles that stand in the … [Read more...] about Globe seeks support of Vice Governors in building telco infrastructure