PLDT builds $75M PH link of Asia Direct Cable, boosts Intra-Asia Connectivity

PLDT Inc. will continue to expand its international cable network as the initial phase of cable construction of the Asia Direct Cable (ADC) begins in Batangas, just months after the successful launch of the Jupiter cable system. The construction of the 9,400-kilometer subsea cable will commence in the Philippines and target completion of all landing… Read More PLDT builds $75M PH link of Asia Direct Cable, boosts Intra-Asia Connectivity

PLDT Enterprise backs PSU’s digitalization efforts anew

PLDT Enterprise reinforces its support to the Pangasinan State University (PSU) for its continued efforts in enhancing their operations with digital technology, helping the institution achieve its vision to be an ASEAN Premier State University by 2025. “The climate of education has changed dramatically over the last couple of years,” PSU President, Dr. Dexter R.… Read More PLDT Enterprise backs PSU’s digitalization efforts anew

PLDT ramps up asset protection initiatives in 2022

PLDT Inc. (PLDT) has ramped up its efforts to  protect its physical assets, including its network infrastructure in a bid to further improve customer experience. Year-on-year, PLDT logged a 422-percent increase in apprehensions related to incidents such as theft between January to July 2021 and January to July 2022, according to figures from PLDT’s Asset… Read More PLDT ramps up asset protection initiatives in 2022

Smart: No breach in systems, citing individual SIMs as source of scam text 

Smart Communications, Inc. is committed to keep its customers safe against fraud. Smart has beefed up its cybersecurity infrastructure to protect the personal information of its customers and to prevent criminals from breaching its network.  With the recent spate of smishing attacks, Smart has intensified its efforts against malicious text messages that aim to defraud… Read More Smart: No breach in systems, citing individual SIMs as source of scam text 

PLDT enables overseas Filipinos to manage finances better via Tinbo

PLDT Global Corporation (“PLDT Global”) continues to enable Filipinos overseas to care for their families back home. As part of its broader program to elevate the quality of experience of PLDT’s customers including those overseas, PLDT Global has launched its newest one-stop gateway, Tindahan ni Bossing or TINBO.  “TINBO aims to empower overseas Filipinos to… Read More PLDT enables overseas Filipinos to manage finances better via Tinbo

PLDT, Smart offer tips on preventing ‘session hijacking’ 

PLDT and its wireless unit Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) continue to urge customers to be wary of websites they visit, especially those that require login credentials. Typically, when you visit websites for the first time, they ask for permission to set cookies on your device. While most users will just click yes and proceed to… Read More PLDT, Smart offer tips on preventing ‘session hijacking’ 

Smart partners with Omnispace for space-based 5G communications

Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) has partnered with  US-based Omnispace to explore and demonstrate the capabilities of space-based 5G communications using low earth orbit (LEO) satellites. “This collaboration with Omnispace will allow our companies to work together to define use cases for the Philippine market,” Arvin L. Siena, head of PLDT’s Technology Strategy and Transformation Office… Read More Smart partners with Omnispace for space-based 5G communications