PLDT and Smart activated their first 700MHz sites in the country.
As announced by no other than PLDT Chairman Mr. Manny V. Pangilinan via Twitter.
The first cell station from Tanay, Rizal. It was followed by the second from Ecoland, Matina, Davao City. The third cell site was located at Manggahan Pasig.
Our first 700 MHz base station up tonight. At Tanay. More to come soon. #InternetEverywhere
— Manny V. Pangilinan (@iamMVP) June 6, 2016
Our 2nd 700 MHz cell site up already! In Davao City at Ecoland, Matina. Download speed 101 Mbps. More to come.
— Manny V. Pangilinan (@iamMVP) June 7, 2016
3rd 700 MHz fired up and on air. Manggahan Pasig LTE 700 DL speed: 101.31 Mbps. Go Smart!
— Manny V. Pangilinan (@iamMVP) June 7, 2016
The tests produced a promising 100MBps download speed on the 700MHz frequency.
MVP declared that it’s only the start of their quest for #InternetForAll and 200 more 700MHz-enabled stations will be coming our way by the end of the year.