Rappler's latest stories on China Telecom
U.S. threatens to block China Telecom from American market
If a block is approved, it could mean China Telecom's hundreds of millions of phone and internet customers could lose connectivity with or through the United States
China rolls out 5G services in race to narrow tech gap
China's 3 major state telecom operators roll out 5G networks on Thursday, October 31
Senate to check AFP-Dito deal before Lorenzana decides on it
Opposition lawmakers want a chance to back out of a deal that might give the Chinese government '130 listening posts' all over the Philippines
'Absurd': Why build China-backed telco towers in military camps?
A senator and a security expert say the deal exposes the Philippine military to Chinese spying at a time when other countries are shunning Chinese technology companies
Dito Telecom campus to rise in Clark Global City
The 3rd major telecommunications player says the campus is patterned after Google's headquarters and will house its data center
Dennis Uy, China Telecom ink $5.4 billion deal for 3rd telco
The signing is held at the 2nd Belt and Road forum held in Beijing, China, with several business leaders from the Philippines, China, and other Asian nations attending it
Senators sound alarm over China-funded DILG surveillance project
Senate President Pro-Tempore Ralph Recto cites security risks in the 12,000-camera Safe Philippines Project of the DILG in partnership with a China Telecom affiliate and Huawei
Jitters over China in PH telco industry? They've long been here – DICT
The Department of Information and Communications Technology says Philippine companies have been dealing with Chinese firms
Gov't bias toward China seen in 3rd telco race
But Fitch Solutions concedes that China Telecom has the technical expertise to compete with Smart and Globe
3rd telco Mislatel brushes off national security worries
'We are a Filipino company. We will never allow our national security to be undermined,' says Udenna Corporation spokesperson Adel Tamano
China Telecom, DICT ink deal for submarine broadband infrastructure
The meeting between DICT Acting Secretary Eliseo Rio Jr and China Telecom Chairman Yang Jie coincides with Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit to Manila
Koko Pimentel says 'no need to worry' over China Telecom's entry to PH
'Let us also be fair and not be allergic or raise alarm just because the foreign player is Chinese,' Senator Aquilino Pimentel III tells Rappler
[ANALYSIS] Disturbing red flags in the 3rd telco selection
Suspicions of cronyism, as well as serious national security and privacy concerns, deserve more than a passing glance from our leaders and policymakers
[EDITORIAL]: #AnimatED: China's telco play in the Philippines
The coming entry of China Telecom into our communication infrastructure serves the interest of a covetous neighbor that has wronged us so many times
Blockbuster to lackluster: #TelcoSerye drama leaves people puzzled
A contest with a single qualifier, an exciting legal drama, and romantic promises. These and a hodgepodge of twists are perfect for a #TelcoSerye.
IN CHARTS: Telco promises of Chavit Singson vs Dennis Uy-China Telecom
Chavit Singson's Sear Telecom intends to spend a whopping P540 billion, and promises 100% national coverage and lightning speeds, should its bid be considered
Manny Pangilinan downplays Dennis Uy's 3rd telco
Tycoon Manny Pangilinan and other PLDT officials say the 3rd major telco player has a lot of catching up to do, particularly in terms of building infrastructure
IN CHARTS: Udenna Corp-China Telecom's promises
Provisional 3rd telco winner Mislatel promises to blow away Smart and Globe with super fast internet and wide coverage – at a very hefty price
Dennis Uy-China Telecom consortium provisionally named 3rd telco
(UPDATED) Their group, called Mislatel Consortium, garners a total of 456.8 points out of 500 under the criteria
China Telecom, Dennis Uy's Udenna Corp team up for 3rd telco bid
President Rodrigo Duterte previously said he wants a Chinese company to be the 3rd major telecommunications player
China Telecom, PT&T eye 3rd telco bid
President Rodrigo Duterte's first pick China Telecom buys bid documents on Friday, October 12, to be the country's 3rd major telecommunications player
No 3rd telco player by November? 'I'll take over,' says Duterte
If there will be further delays, President Duterte warns he'll invite interested parties to submit their position papers to him, and he will make his choice in 'about 30 minutes'
LIST: Companies vying for Philippines' 3rd telco spot
At least 7 foreign and 5 local companies are gunning to be the next major telco player
Duterte creates oversight committee for entry of 3rd telco player
The committee, led by the Department of Information and Communications Technology and counting the national security adviser as a member, will help select frequencies for the new telco player
[OPINION] Are PCC, NTC fit to handle 3rd telco player?
The PCC will have to address the competition issues confronting the 3rd telco player, while the NTC will have to ensure that the new entrant will meet the required regulatory and corporate issues before it could penetrate the market and go full blast in its operations
[OPINION] Economic conditions don’t favor 3rd telco player
It would take a grind of 3-4 years to settle the corporate and regulatory issues before the third player could operate in the local market, which is being dominated by the duopoly of the PLDT Group and Globe Telecom
[OPINION] Third telco: More fiction than real
It would take 3-4 years before the 3rd telco player could operate, go into the market, and compete. The Duterte administration would be lucky to have it toward the end of its term.
If China telco deal doesn't pan out, PH to tap other telco players
Presidential Spokesman Harry Roque raises the possibility that China Telecom may find unacceptable the constitutional limitations on foreign ownerships of telco companies
Tax reform law, Duterte on China Telecom, Navy Chief relieved | Evening wRap
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PT&T, Chinese firm to explore free Wi-Fi during disasters
The Philippine firm signs a deal with Chengdu Zhongxing Tiantong Technology Corporation to conduct a feasibility study, after which a definitive agreement may be reached
Duterte wants China-backed telco provider in PH by early 2018
(UPDATED) President Rodrigo Duterte wants all China Telecom applications and licenses approved in just 7 days, says Malacañang
Globe 'ready' for faster internet but permits are 'biggest hurdle'
The telco says 'the cumbersome number of permits' as well as right-of-way issues hamper its delivery of good internet service
Dengvaxia probe, Associate justices on Sereno, Martial law extension | Evening wRap
Watch the evening newscast with Marguerite de Leon
TransCo open to creating 3rd telco player with China Telecom
'They have the technical expertise in operating and TransCo has the facilities to offer,' says TransCo President Melvin Matibag
SC Justices in impeachment hearing, Fariñas on martial law, China Telecom | Midday wRap
Watch the midday newscast with Marguerite de Leon
China Telecom to help establish 3rd PH telco player – Andanar
China Telecom would now need to look for a partner in the Philippines, in keeping up with rules on foreign ownership limitations in the Philippines, says Communications Secretary Martin Andanar
PLDT open to Chinese strategic partners
'I think it's a rather novel idea and it's something we should consider, either at the PLDT level or at the Voyager level or both,' says PLDT chairman Manuel Pangilinan
Malacañang on MRT, Santiago firing, Charles Manson dies | Evening wRap
Watch the evening newscast with Chay Hofileña
New undersea cable will speed US-Japan connection
The 5 600 mile 9 000 kilometer FASTER Cable System is aimed at meeting the growing demand for broadband Internet connections between North America and Asia
Google to invest in 60Tbps network from US to Asia
FASTER will connect Los Angeles Portland San Francisco Oregon and Seattle in the US to Japan’s Chikura and Shima and is expected to be finished by Q2 2016
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