The Department of Information and Telecommunications Technology (DICT) shows its support in the National Telecommunications Commission’s (NTC) move to streamline the issuance of permits for fiber optic cables rollout and installation in the country.
Posted inBusiness
PLDT CEO Manny Pangilinan drops bid to acquire SKY Cable
Manny Pangilinan, Filipino business tycoon, and PLDT CEO has withdrawn his bid to acquire Lopez Group’s Sky Cable Corporation.
Posted inDeal Alert, Promos
Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus, S20 Ultra up to Php32,000 off on Lazada 11.11 sale
Do you want to score Samsung’s current flagship line for less? Then be on the lookout for their Lazada 11.11 sale.
Posted inGaming
Korean kid drains $115,000 from parents’ bank account on live streaming donations
Leaving your kid unattended with your phone is never a good idea. For one, they can become unknowing victims of online pedophilia. For another, they can make frivolous expenses and empty your bank account. Take this South Korean kid, for instance, who had taken a liking to streamers on Hakuna: Live. Just like what seems […]
Posted inTelecoms
PLDT reports 95% boost in Q3 2020 net income from increased data, broadband demand
With people stuck in their homes amid the global health issue, huge demand for broadband and data for work-at-home setups and remote learning led PLDT to see a 95%, year-on-year increase in net income for the third quarter of 2020. From ₱3.8 billion in Q3 2019, PLDT has disclosed a reported income of ₱7.4 billion […]
Posted inAndroid, Comparison
Realme Narzo 20 vs Redmi Note 9: Specs Comparison
Looking for a complete smartphone that doesn’t break the bank? Today, we’ll be comparing two of your best options in the sub-Php8,000 price range.
Posted inDeal Alert
Realme 6 and 6 Pro now cheaper in the Philippines
The Relame 6 and 6 Pro are finally getting price drops in the Philippines.
Posted inAndroid, Tech News
Realme Narzo 20 price in the Philippines announced
Realme’s Narzo line have finally made its way to the Philippines with the local release of the Narzo 20.
Posted inAndroid, Tech News
Samsung Galaxy W21 5G is a fancier Z Fold 2 5G for China
Samsung has introduced the Galaxy W21 5G for the Chinese market.
Posted inAndroid, Tech News
Infinix Zero 8 price in the Philippines revealed
Infinix Philippines just brought another bang-for-the-buck smartphone in the Philippines, the Zero 8.
Posted inInternet, Tech News
SKY Fiber Unli Broadband + HD Cable TV Plan 5Mbps now offers 48 channels
The cheapest Sky Fiber Internet-TV cable combo now offers a total of 48 channels, up from 30. For ₱999 per month (with a one-time installation fee of ₱1,999), the SKY Fiber Unli Broadband + HD Cable TV Plan 5Mbps is a bundle plan that comes with a high-speed modem with up to 5 Mbps unlimited […]
Posted inTech Rumors
Nokia is set to bring back the Nokia 6300 and Nokia 8000
Finnish mobile phone company HMD Global, which currently holds the Nokia smartphone brand, plans to give the Nokia 6300 of the pre-iPhone days a second chance at life. Another phone based on the Nokia 8000 series is also set to make a comeback. Like it did with the Nokia 5310, Nokia 2720, and other classic […]
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OPPO K7X: Dimensity 720, 90Hz display, 30W fast charging
OPPO is adding a new device in its K line-up with the OPPO K7X.
Posted inAccessories, Tech News
Realme Watch S: Sharp circular screen, Sp02 monitor, 15-day battery
The Realme Watch S has been made official as the company’s first premium smartwatch.
Posted inInternet, Tech News
Philippines’ mobile network experience significantly improved from Q4 2018 to Q3 2020
A recent report from the mobile metrics firm, Opensignal, has shown improvement in the Philippines’ internet service over five major regions—North Luzon, Central Luzon, NCR, South Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao—between Q4 2018 and Q3 2020. The benchmark makes use of the following elements as the criteria for the measure: 4G availability, Download Speed Experience, Latency […]