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Tip from Australian police lead to arrest of sex trafficker in Caloocan
(UPDATED) Police rescue 3 minors, all children of the suspect
IXS is offering enterprises discounted rates on dedicated fiber internet
The promo is open only to the first 9 subscribers
Mobile speed in Philippines 'still below most of developed world' – report
This is the second report this week that shows Smart being ahead of Globe in terms of mobile internet speeds
Philippines, UK, Australia launch center vs online child exploitation
Most child exploitation cases involve Filipino children and men from other countries. Authorities hope to stop this 'increasingly prevalent' crime.
Overall mobile data speeds in PH have notably improved – report
OpenSignal reports that in the last 6 months, Globe’s average overall download speed increased 14% to 5 Mbps while Smart grew 29% to 7.5 Mbps
Duterte Year 2: The broadband picture
The search continues for the third telco while the PLDT-Globe duopoly tries to roll out more 4G cell sites and prepare for 5G
Globe's first 5G-enabled services available by Q2 2019
Globe is deploying 5G technologies to Globe At Home fixed broadband products next year
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PH declines in Ookla Speedtest Global Index for April 2018
The country goes down from the 95th spot to the 96th in the mobile speed rankings, and from the 82nd to 83rd place in fixed broadband rankings
DICT raises concerns over NGCP's fiber optic network offer
DICT Acting Secretary Eliseo Rio Jr reacts to the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines' open letter to President Rodrigo Duterte
What's the right to be forgotten? Cyber libel complaint vs Rappler sparks discussion
The right to be forgotten empowers an individual to remove a personal information that's out there in the internet
China Mobile or China Telecom as Philippines' 3rd major telco?
Two state-run Chinese companies have set sights on competing with PLDT Incorporated and Globe Telecom Incorporated
Duterte wants Chinese company to be 3rd PH telecom player
(UPDATED) 'The telecoms duopoly is about to end,' says Presidential Spokesman Harry Roque
PLDT to nearly double int'l submarine cable capacity to 8.4 Tbps by 2019
By the end of this year, PLDT’s submarine cable capacity will be 4.49 Tbps – up 140% from 2015
Philippine gov't, Facebook partner for 'ultra high-speed' broadband
The government says the planned Luzon Bypass Infrastructure will have 'spectrum equivalent to at least two million Mbps,' nearly equal to the combined capacity of Globe and PLDT
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
PLDT invests P7B in undersea cable with 60 TBps of bandwidth
Called Jupiter, the fiber optic submarine cable system will directly connect Maruyama and Shima in Japan and Los Angeles in the US to Daet, PLDT's cable landing station in Camarines Norte
PH internet 'no good'? Telcos, PCC react to Jack Ma
PLDT and Globe say they're working to improve services, while the Philippine Competition Commission describes Jack Ma's disappointing experience as a 'wake-up call' for the telcos
'Free' basic internet packaged with cable TV subscriptions in Laguna
Access to Philippine government websites is free but access to external sites is capped at 3GB – with prepaid packages available for those who need more data
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
A peek into Jack Ma's 24-hour Manila visit
The Chinese business icon manages a packed schedule while experiencing Metro Manila traffic and the country's notorious slow internet
Alibaba's Jack Ma: PH internet 'no good'
Rather than pointing fingers, the Chinese tycoon urges the private sector to grasp the opportunity and invest in better internet infrastructure for guaranteed returns
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PLDT completes P1-B fiber optic expansion in Mindanao
Spanning over 300 kilometers, the fiber infrastructure runs through the provinces of Agusan del Norte, Agusan del Sur, Davao del Norte, and Davao del Sur
PH mobile internet up 5 spots in Speedtest September rankings
Fixed broadband, however, goes down 3 spots
DICT acting chief says PH internet like Manila traffic: 'Slow, congested, expensive'
The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) presents band-aid solutions to address the country's need for more cellular towers
Globe announces postpaid Internet plans with no lock-up
Good news for those who are afraid of commitment when it comes to broadband at home
PH 3G and 4G speeds still below global average – study
Despite slow speeds relative to other countries, mobile internet availability sees some increase over the last six months
Slow PLDT internet service in some areas due to damaged cables
PLDT estimates it will take 3 weeks to repair the damaged cables
PH mobile internet speed ranks 100th in first Speedtest rankings
The country is also 94th out of 133 for fixed broadband according to the monthly Speedtest Global Index
Does the Wi-Fi on EDSA work?
DICT Secretary Rodolfo Salalima assures commuters the connection is not only fast but also secure
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PH has slowest average internet speed in Asia Pacific – report
The global average internet connection speed is 7 2 Mbps but the Philippines falls short with an average of 5 5 Mbps
WATCH: Converge's COO on being a 'disruptive' broadband provider in PH
The internet service provider s chief operating officer talks about keeping established industry players on their toes
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
PLDT builds 1st 'Fibr City' in Mindanao
General Santos is PLDT s first Fibr City in Mindanao allowing the telco to bring ultra fast internet speed there
Give NTC 'more teeth' for better Nat'l Broadband Plan – PCC
How can the Philippines have cheaper and better internet? Here are recommendations from the Philippine Competition Commission
DICT: 48% of employees to be affected by automation
The statistic underscores the need to urgently improve public access to the internet and information
PH spends most time online and on social media – report
The country s average speed of 4 2 Mbps – below the 6 3 Mbps global average – does not dissuade Filipinos from logging long hours online
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Average internet speed in PH slightly declines in Q3 2016 – report
Akamai s latest State of the Internet report shows that the Philippines internet speed has not vastly improved
Globe to tap unused TV frequencies to expand broadband reach
The telco is set to roll out internet connectivity delivered through TV white space in the Visayas and Mindanao
Free Wi-Fi projects slowed down by delayed LGU permits
Telcos and the DICT say the long road to securing permits from LGUs hinders them from putting up infrastructure quickly
SONA 2016: Duterte vows faster internet, free Wi-Fi
The President asks the new DICT office to come up with a national broadband plan for better internet infrastructure and speeds
PLDT, Globe sign IP peering deal after 6 years
Globe s Gil Genio says the arrangement will ultimately lead to more affordable Internet services for subscribers
DICT to make free Internet more accessible – official
Outgoing ICTO Executive Director Louis Casambre expresses confidence that the Philippines can boost digital services through the newly created department
Comelec data leaked by hackers
UPDATED Second hacking: A group calling itself LulzSec Pilipinas posts the Commission on Elections database shortly after Anonymous PH defaces the poll body s website
PLDT, Globe shares up, SMC down after Telstra talks collapse
The two telco giants say they re not changing their strategy following the end of the San Miguel Corporation Telstra talks
San Miguel Corp, Telstra end joint venture plan
Even without Telstra San Miguel says it will still switch on a superior telecommunications network as scheduled
