Third telco DITO Telecommunity has signed a deal with ZTE, a Chinese telecommunications company, to power the former’s data center in Batangas.
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DITO exceeds expectations on its third technical audit
The third telco in the Philippines, DITO Telecommunity, just went through its third government-mandated technical audit where it was able to exceed expectations.
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SIM Card Registration bill passes final reading
Last Tuesday, September 20, the House of Representatives approved House Bill 14, or the SIM Card Registration Bill, on the third and final reading.
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Globe GoUNLI promos upgraded with unlimited all-net calls
One of Globe’s most popular promos, the Globe GoUNLI, just received a major upgrade to offer better value for the money.
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DITO files complaint against Globe, SMART over alleged “abuse of dominant position”
With what seems to be rooted in the issue of two of the country’s biggest telco’s “abuse of their dominant position,” rising company DITO Telecommunity is charging both Globe Telecom and PLDT–SMART complaints with the Philippine Competition Commission. Per DITO Chief Administrative Officer Adel Tamano, during a briefing, he explains the issue as the case […]
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After Globe, Smart also takes a jab at DITO
Last Tuesday, Smart Communications lashed back at third-telco DITO Telecommunity after it apparently failed to slow down fraudulent calls, which is said to have affected the interconnection between the two providers.
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PH up 5 spots in Ookla speed ranking for June 2022
The Philippines continues to climb the rankings in global internet speeds for June 2022.
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DITO wants local government support to make servicing challenging areas viable
With the goal of extending its reach to the hard-to-service areas in the Philippines, DITO Telecommunity is asking the support of local government units (LGUs) to make the plan possible, per company executives in an announcement. Open to any plausible option to render the possibility, DITO Chief Technology Officer Rodolfo D. Santiago, during a press […]
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Philippines’ telco market a ‘duopoly no more’ — Ookla
The mobile market in the Philippines is no longer a duopoly according to internet analytics firm Ookla, which cited DITO Telecommunity’s entry and expansion as disruptive enough to break the domination of Globe Telecom and Smart-PLDT. In a recent study published by Ookla, DITO Telecommunity also made a significant impact on the 4G and 5G […]
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Google Hangouts is shutting down this year
One of the reasons why an online service is shutting down is due to the lack of users. That seems to be the reason why Google Hangouts is going out this year. Despite that, it goes without saying that there are still a number of people who actually use it.
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How to get DITO customized phone number
Are you thinking of getting a new DITO Telecommunity SIM or finally switching to the third-telco player? Spice things up and get one with a customized phone number.
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There’s a new SIM card that could make your device eSIM compatible
You’ve probably heard of eSIM, which made it to the mainstream after Apple implemented it on their newer iPhones to make them, technically, have dual SIM capability, even if they only have a single physical SIM card slot.
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Lawmaker says social media registration should be separate from SIM card registration
Muntinlupa Representative Ruffy Biazon stated that social media registration should be deemed as a separate bill and not merged as a provision in the SIM Card Registration Act. Biazon is one of the proponents of the proposed bill. He stated that there is a need to further discuss the details of the social media registration […]
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PLDT barred over 1 billion access to online child abuse
PLDT and its wireless arm, Smart Communications, said that they blocked over one billion user attempts to access online child sexual abuse materials (CSAM). And that’s just since last November.
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Duterte signs 25-year franchise extension of Smart Broadband and other firms
Outgoing Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has signed into law the measures that will give a 25-year franchise extension to six (6) telecommunication firms, as well as two broadcasting firms and one state university.