Rappler's latest stories on Wi-Fi
Globe at Home Prepaid Wi-Fi customers get extra data until May 15
Customers availing Globe's HomeSURF199 package will get 30GB of total data valid for 7 days, as opposed to the usual 22GB
Smart provides Wi-Fi at new coronavirus healthcare facilities
The new locations are the Ninoy Aquino Stadium at the Rizal Memorial Sports Complex, the Philippine International Convention Center Tent, and the World Trade Center
13.4% jump in phone WiFi use in Philippines in first week of lockdown – OpenSignal
OpenSignal notices a 'large week-on-week jump in Time on Wifi in the Philippines' on the third week of March, beginning March 16. This is around the time Luzon was placed under enhanced community quarantine.
Gov't allots P1.16B for free Wi-Fi hotspots nationwide
The government is looking at putting up 10,800 free Wi-Fi hotspots across the Philippines
Government signs agreement to start public Wi-Fi project
The agreement will jumpstart the work to build Wi-Fi connections in 'public places, including parks, plazas, public libraries, schools, government offices, hospitals, train stations, airports, and seaports nationwide'
Globe to set up cell sites, Wi-Fi hotspots at Shell gas stations
The telco and the oil firm identify an initial 14 Shell stations for their new partnership
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
Senate panel OKs additional P1.68 B in 2018 CHED budget
The Senate finance committee increases the CHED's proposed budget for 2017 from P12.41 billion to P14.1 billion, but this excludes funds for the free tuition law
Facebook expands Find Wi-Fi feature globally
The feature will help users find nearby Wi Fi hotspots which businesses have shared with Facebook from their page
Does the Wi-Fi on EDSA work?
DICT Secretary Rodolfo Salalima assures commuters the connection is not only fast but also secure
Free Wi-Fi for 1st 30 minutes along EDSA starting June 12
After the 1st 30 minutes users can extend for P20 for two hours valid for two days or P50 for 10 hours valid for 5 days
House passes 45 bills on final reading after summer break
The approved bills include one that prohibits hospitals from demanding deposits before treating patients and one that mandates free public internet access
House approves free public Wi-Fi bill on 2nd reading
The Senate already approved the bill on final reading Thus the bill is a step closer to becoming a law
Senate approves bill on free public Wi-Fi
UPDATED Voting 18 0 senators approve the Free Internet Access in Public Places Act on 3rd and final reading
Senate poised to pass bill on free public Wi-Fi
The House of Representatives is also expected to approve the measure on 2nd reading by Wednesday March 15
Want free public WiFi? Slash processing time of permits – DICT
The requirements are very simple But it takes a month or two or three before [local governments] provide right of way says the department’s project manager for the free public WiFi program
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
P1.76B earmarked for free Wi-Fi in proposed 2017 budget
With the proposed funding the project which aims to provide free broadband internet access to 1 462 towns and 44 key cities nationwide is sustained says Senator Ralph Recto
Free Wi-Fi nationwide: A rundown of government initiatives
These are the elected leaders and agencies pushing for an internet for all ideal
Free Wi-Fi at NAIA, LRT, MRT, select transpo hubs in 100 days
The Philippine government taps PLDT s Smart to offer free Wi Fi at the country s major transportation hubs
Smart Communications to spend P1B on Wi-Fi boost
Smart says its Wi Fi public hotspots are undergoing upgrades in all 4 terminals of NAIA and the airports in Davao Iloilo Negros Occidental and Negros Oriental
PH telcos told: Make most of Wi-Fi, target youth
The youth are an interesting segment to target in the Philippines says Sean Gowran president and country manager of Ericsson Philippines and Pacific Islands
DOTC chief's goal in 100 days: Cleaner toilets, faster Wi-Fi at NAIA
One of the small basic problems which irritated the community is the issue of maintenance of the washrooms and utilities inside the airport We ll address that in 100 days says Transportation Secretary Arthur Tugade
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
Memo to 2016 hopefuls: Filipinos deserve faster, stable Internet
The benefits of faster and reliable Internet access are immense and obvious yet politicians and the government have done very little about it
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Coming soon: Free Wi-Fi in Davao City
Under the project the Wi Fi signal at each of the facilities will be able to conduct a maximum of 50 users at a time says the science department
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House OKs free public Wi-Fi bill on final reading
House Bill 1550 seeks to provide free public Wi Fi in national government offices municipal halls and provincial capitols state universities and colleges public parks and plazas state hospitals and public terminals
PAL to offer mobile, wi-fi services soon
Legacy carrier PAL will launch mobile and wi fi internet services on its Asia Pacific Australasia and North American flights by mid 2013
Coming soon: 'Super Wi-Fi'
The long range and use of the broadcast spectrum could allow wireless signals to travel farther than Wi Fi in theory as far as 100 miles or 160 kilometers
