https://www.philstar.com/rss/business/telecoms Philippine News for the Filipino Global Community (c) 2026, philstar.com. All rights reserved. 15Wed, 21 Oct 2026 23:30:19 +0800 en https://www.philstar.com/telecoms/2026/10/15/2563421/globe-ramps-mobile-network-connectivity Globe Telecom said it is expanding its network infrastructure and exploring satellite direct-to-cell technology to improve mobile connectivity. Thu, 15 Oct 2026 15:02:00 +0800 https://www.philstar.com/telecoms/2026/10/15/2563421/globe-ramps-mobile-network-connectivity https://www.philstar.com/telecoms/2026/10/08/2561079/globe-network-posts-strongest-2026-performance-august-dict-report-shows The results build on Globe’s continued network investments and ongoing collaboration with the government. Thu, 8 Oct 2026 10:00:00 +0800 https://www.philstar.com/telecoms/2026/10/08/2561079/globe-network-posts-strongest-2026-performance-august-dict-report-shows https://www.philstar.com/telecoms/2026/10/06/2561320/mynt-offers-real-time-ipo-allocation-starting-100-shares-gstocks-ph-users-gcash The IPO shares will be available directly in the GCash app through GStocks PH Tue, 6 Oct 2026 15:26:00 +0800 https://www.philstar.com/telecoms/2026/10/06/2561320/mynt-offers-real-time-ipo-allocation-starting-100-shares-gstocks-ph-users-gcash https://www.philstar.com/telecoms/2026/09/28/2559502/globe-posts-strongest-2026-network-performance-august-dict-report Globe posted its strongest network performance so far this year in August, recording its highest overall score and fastest average download speed in the latest Telco Report Card of the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT). Mon, 28 Sep 2026 09:00:00 +0800 https://www.philstar.com/telecoms/2026/09/28/2559502/globe-posts-strongest-2026-network-performance-august-dict-report https://www.philstar.com/telecoms/2026/09/18/2557146/smarts-new-app-gives-users-access-transaction-services-deals Mobile services provider Smart Communications Inc. (Smart) and its value mobile brand TNT on Friday launched its latest app that provides loading, bill payments and daily transaction services to users. Fri, 18 Sep 2026 11:09:00 +0800 https://www.philstar.com/telecoms/2026/09/18/2557146/smarts-new-app-gives-users-access-transaction-services-deals https://www.philstar.com/telecoms/2026/09/05/2554234/smart-slashes-40-5g-home-wifi-plan Mobile services provider Smart Communications Inc. (Smart) announced it is making high-speed home connectivity more accessible with a limited-time 40% discount on Smart 5G Max Home WiFi.  Sat, 5 Sep 2026 13:25:00 +0800 https://www.philstar.com/telecoms/2026/09/05/2554234/smart-slashes-40-5g-home-wifi-plan https://www.philstar.com/telecoms/2026/08/24/2551470/smart-gains-mobile-video-experience-award Smart Communications Inc. (Smart) has been recognized by Ookla, a global leader in network intelligence and connectivity insights, for delivering the Best Mobile Video Experience in the Philippines for the second consecutive year. Mon, 24 Aug 2026 09:34:00 +0800 https://www.philstar.com/telecoms/2026/08/24/2551470/smart-gains-mobile-video-experience-award https://www.philstar.com/telecoms/2026/08/21/2550858/telco-backs-stronger-safeguards-online-blocks-sites-inducing-violence One of the country’s major telecommunications companies said it supports efforts to curb access to online content depicting school shootings and other acts of extreme violence, as concerns grow over the exposure of children and young people to harmful content online. Fri, 21 Aug 2026 20:00:00 +0800 https://www.philstar.com/telecoms/2026/08/21/2550858/telco-backs-stronger-safeguards-online-blocks-sites-inducing-violence