Rappler's latest stories on LTE
LTE faster than WiFi-enabled fixed connections for PH smartphone users
From August to November 2018, the Philiippines' download speeds average 9.6 Mbps for LTE, 7.6Mbps for WiFi-enabled fixed connections, and 6.3 Mbps connections for overall mobile connections including 2G and 3G
Smart up by 1,300 LTE sites over Globe, according to latest figures
Smart, as of the end of June 2018, has 12,600 LTE base stations while Globe, as of May 2018, has 11,300
Samsung heats up 5G race with reveal of 3.5-gigahertz technologies
The South Korean tech giant claims their equipment is better and safer than that of their rival, China's Huawei Technologies
How fast are LTE internet speeds in Batanes? Here are the readings we got
Speed tests show a high of 41 Mbps and a low of 1.54 Mbps in terms of download speeds, and two spots that had no signal
Globe turns on LTE in Bongao, Tawi-Tawi
Globe President and CEO Ernest Cu also says Globe has allotted $850 million this year 'to improve its data network and address the increasing demand in video streaming and gaming'
WATCH: Batanes governor thanks Manny Pangilinan for LTE
Batanes Governor Marilou Cayco also mentions Smart's promise of fast repairs should a typhoon come
Batanes now LTE-connected
Batanes hasn't had a reliable internet connection since Typhoon Ferdie hit the province in 2016. Smart's completion of its LTE network provides users a viable option to connect to the Internet.
PH remains next to last in 4G speeds, availability in ASEAN – OpenSignal
OpenSignal says not a lot has changed in terms of mobile network speed and availability from its previous study in the Philippines 6 months ago
LIST: Provincial buses with free 42Mbps Smart WiFi
Here's a list of buses and their routes that have been equipped with PLDT Smart Biz LTE that connects 45 mobile devices at speeds of up to 42Mbps.
How to check if your Smart SIM is LTE-capable
If you're not getting the best possible speed, there's a chance that you're using an older non-LTE SIM
#ThewRap: Things you need to know, November 2, 2017
Hello! Here's a roundup of the news you need to know this Thursday.
Philippines ranks near bottom in terms of LTE availability, speed – report
OpenSignal's report says the Philippines ranked 69th in terms of 4G availability at 58.83% in terms of consistent accessibility. The country ranks 74th in terms of LTE connection speeds at an average speed of 8.24 Mbps.
PLDT unit spending P11 billion for faster internet
In two years' time, the telco sees over 1.3 million DSL subscribers of PLDT enjoying faster internet speed
Smart LTE faster overall than Globe across PH – report
Smart retains top spot in OpenSignal's second report on Philippine mobile networks
Smart to upgrade cell sites in Marikina, Quezon City
This upgrade is expected to improve Smart's mobile data service, particularly long term evolution (LTE) and 3G, in the two cities
PLDT to provide Wi-Fi to over 2,300 buses by end-2017
PLDT says this will help bus operators comply with the government's plans to modernize the country's transport system
Globe begins rollout of 2600 MHz wireless network tech
The telco says the new massive MIMO technology improves capacity up to 6 times compared to a regular site
Globe to focus 2017 spending on mobile data, LTE infrastructure
The telco which saw its 2016 net income take a slight hit aims to put up 1 200 new LTE 700 MHz sites this year
Smart reports PH's first successful 'Voice over LTE' call
Voice over LTE uses LTE technology to make calls that are crystal clear with almost no background noise and is marketed as HD calling in some places
Smart expanding LTE coverage to more municipalities
The expansion is part of Smart s 3 year network rollout plan where it told the NTC that it will make LTE progressively available to users in 1 551 cities and municipalities by 2018
PLDT partners with Huawei for 5G rollout in 2020
In a recent visit to the Huawei headquarters PLDT chief Manuel V Pangilinan signs an agreement with the president of a unit of the Chinese ICT giant
Data products propels Globe towards P16B net income in 2016
Mobile data now the telcos biggest contributor to total mobile revenues at 38 compared to 37 for voice
Smart targets Metro Manila for LTE coverage expansion
The telco says its subscribers can experience improved coverage and quality of voice calls SMS and mobile internet as it expands its network in the next 3 months
Globe Telecom targets 500 more LTE 700 MHz cell sites by end-2016
Globe Telecom accelerates the deployment of cell sites using the 700 MHz band amid a court battle against the Philippine Competition Commission regarding the San Miguel telco buyout
PLDT, Smart commit 3-year network rollout to NTC
According to the network rollout plan Smart is rapidly expanding both the coverage and capacity of its LTE service
Smart to use 700 MHz band to boost LTE network
The telco says its new acquisition will lead to faster expansion of network coverage
Smart launches LTE-Advanced in the PH
LTE A can reach speeds of up to 250 mbps It is now available in Boracay and will be present in other cities soon
Google opens US access to mobile phone service Project Fi
Nexus smartphone users across the US can now sign up for Project Fi without waiting for an invite
4G LTE, solusi Internet ‘lemot’ di Indonesia?
Apakah dengan adanya teknologi 4G LTE dapat menyelesaikan permasalahan Internet lemot di Indonesia?
Ramon Ang: We hope to open 3rd major telco by 2016
The moment we switch on our telco it will be a superior network San Miguel Corporation s Ramon S Ang says
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Globe expands LTE coverage in Visayas and Mindanao
Globe partners with French firm Alcatel Lucent to upgrade the regions from WiMax to 4G in a bid to provide faster connectivity experience
Smart called out for 5G technology ads
Smart s 5G looks to be the equivalent of previously accepted 4G speeds from a definition 4 years prior before a policy change muddied the waters
PLDT rolls out 5,000 more 4G base stations
PLDT President and CEO Napoleon Nazareno calls the expansion part of the company s thrust to provide broadband connectivity to the whole country
Galaxy S5 gets Snapdragon 805, QHD update
The rumored Galaxy S5 Prime gets the official S5 LTE A monicker and is available only in Korea
PLDT HOME Bro Ultera pioneers LTE connection for Filipino homes
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PLDT to increase base stations for LTE expansion
PLDT plans on increasing its total number of base stations to expand its latest LTE offering for Internet seeking households
TechRap: Mobile World Congress 2014 roundup
Highlights from Mobile World Congress From a 25 smartphone running FireFox OS To the latest 800 smartphones from Sony and Samsung
ZTE unleashes massive Grand Memo II LTE
ZTE updates its Grand Memo phablet with a 6 inch display and ultra thin 7 1mm form factor
Globe eyes high single-digit revenue growth
Provided its data businesses for mobile broadband and fixed line keep growing Globe is looking at a good year ahead
Globe to spend up to $650M for network upgrade
Globe calls 2013 a transition year as the company improved its network and modernized its IT systems
LTE-A mobile broadband speeds to hit 300Mbps in Korea
Mobile Internet speeds in Korea will hit 300Mbps this year thanks to new band carrier aggregation technology
Smart-Globe race for faster internet connection heats up
The race is heating up between rivals Smart Communications Inc and Globe Telecom Inc to provide subscribers with fast internet connection
TechRap: Smartphone camera shootout
We throw 3 smartphones the HTC One Samsung Galaxy S4 and the iPhone 5 into the TechRap battle for a camera phone shootout
The age of citizen journalism: Driven by conscience, fueled by technology
But in less than a decade digital revolution has turned the existing model upside down It s long been said that information is power and the power has shifted from the heralds of yore to the empowered lot armed with their mobile phones and internet connectivity Every story they share is breaking news The old school calls it guerilla reporting the digital savvy call it citizen journalism
PAL faces 'unforeseen expenses'
Ramon Ang said they have to deal with unforeseen expenses before they can finally book profit
PLDT spending P2-B to expand fiber optic network
This will help improve PLDT s mobile and data services
Blackberry Z10 announced for PH release
The BlackBerry Z10 is coming to the Philippines and you can learn more here
Apple announces 128GB iPad for February 5 release
Apple will begin selling a upgraded fourth generation iPad with 128GB of storage beginning February 5
