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How to report a text scam to the NTC

by Kristoffer Notario

Text spams and scams continue to proliferate despite the passing of the Republic Act No. 11934, otherwise known as the SIM Registration Act in 2022.   So, if you ever receive these annoying text messages, you can report them to the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) before banning the number altogether. Here are two methods you can […]

Posted inInternet, Telecoms

Smart 5G Max Turbo WiFi launched, priced at Php1,995

by Kristoffer Notario

PLDT’s wireless communications arm, Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart), recently restructured its prepaid Home Wi-Fi offering to Smart 5G Max Turbo WiFi, which is priced at Php1,995.  The plug-and-play device offers fast, reliable, and flexible home internet from Smart. It features a dual-band WiFi 6 AX3000 modem, allowing up to 15 simultaneously connected devices.  The SMART […]

Posted inTech News, Telecoms

NTC looking into requiring physical appearance for SIM registration

by Kristoffer Notario

The National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) is considering mandatory physical appearance during SIM registration to combat the continuous proliferation of fraud and scams through alleged selling of SIM identities by unscrupulous individuals. It’s been almost three years since the Republic Act No. 11934, or the SIM Registration Act, was signed into law in 2022 to curb […]

Posted inGovernment, Tech News

GCash sets transaction limits to curb vote buying during election season

by Kristoffer Notario

GCash, the country’s biggest fintech app, announced they are setting a ‘Send Money’ transaction limit until May 12, 2025. Normal transactions will resume immediately the day after the elections on May 13, 2025. The action aims to prevent vote buyers from using the popular e-wallet solution for their illegal activities as the 2025 midterm election […]