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PLDT, together with its mobile arm Smart Communications, has signed a MoU with Huawei Technologies to jointly conduct research and development into 5G mobile technology. The goal of the partnership is to commercially launch 5G networks in in the Philippines…
Tomorrow’s retail stores want to take a page from their online rivals by embracing advanced technology — everything from helpful robots to interactive mirrors to shelves embedded with sensors. The goal: Use these real-world store features to lure shoppers…
The Philippines’ PLDT, through mobile subsidiary Smart, has completed the first showcase of 5G speeds in the nation. During the trial the companies achieved a peak speed of 2.5Gbps using 100 MHz of spectrum, as well as a latency of just 1ms. The demo was…
Cambodia’s Smart Axiata announced it has deployed an SMS spam filtering and A2P SMS monetization platform from 365squared for its more than 8 million customers. The operator is using the 365secure service to continuously monitor and filer SMS traffic from any…
More than 6 million units of smart footwear will ship in 2021, up from just 300,000 this year, ABI Research predicts. This would represent a CAGR of 82%. “The growing elderly population is driving change in the way healthcare can and will be provided, and…
Axiata Group has no plans to downsize its operations in any of its eight markets, according to CEO Jamaludin Ibrahim. Last months, reports suggested that the company is considering selling stakes in its Indonesian, Cambodian and Sri Lankan operations, leading…
Smart Communications is rolling out enhanced WiFi to the Philippines’ major transportation hubs, government offices and key business establishments. The PLDT subsidiary has earmarked close to 1 billion pesos ($21.2 million) for the service expansion. The…
The Philippines’ PLDT, through wireless subsidiary Smart, has commenced the rollout of LTE-Advanced carrier aggregation. The operator has initially deployed the technology in the popular tourist destination of Boracay, marking the first implementation of the…
Google unveiled two affordable smartphones in the Philippines built from the Android One program, a global initiative to bring high-quality smartphones to emerging markets. The two phones, developed by local manufacturers Cherry Mobile and MyPhone, will…
Telecommunications companies in the Philippines are making it easier for Filipino shoppers to purchase digital goods such as apps, games, books, magazines, music and movies. With only around four percent of Filipinos owning credit cards, according to the CIA…
