In a formal request letter filed by Atty. Roy Ibay of Smart’s Regulatory Affairs Department with the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT), Smart said extending the deadline would give subscribers more time to secure valid IDs or proofs of identity required under the Republic Act No. 11934 or SIM Registraction Act. “With the mandatory SIM registration now in place, lack of IDs remains a challenge to those availing mobile communication services. These individuals without valid IDs are at a higher risk of digital, social and financial exclusion, and marginalization as mobile communications may be their only means of…
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Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) posted higher data usage per subscriber and increased data traffic amid increased mobility as more people returned to work and traveled. PLDT’s wireless subsidiary Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) posted higher data usage per subscriber and increased data traffic amid increased mobility as more people returned to work and traveled. “This year, we will continue to strengthen the fundamentals of our business. Our commitment is to continue providing the best experience from our network, providing the most compelling offers, and exciting our subscribers with new products and innovations,” said Francis E. Flores, SVP and Head of Consumer Wireless Business-Individual at…
Samsung’s Awesome Together launch party unveiled the new Galaxy A54 5G and A34 5G series at the Marriott Manila Ballroom, bringing awesome content creation and entertainment to life in a spectacular and immersive event. In a program hosted by content creator and singer Renee Dominique, Samsung shared a walkthrough of the A Series’ awesome innovations, from amazing photography and videography features, including improved Nightography, video stabilization and editing tools to make content creation a breeze, Super Smooth 120Hz refresh rate, to its sleek design and aesthetic made with eco-friendly and recycled materials; Samsung’s newest A series was designed to make great experiences into…
LG Electronics (LG) unveiled a new brand direction and visual identity, which will shed more light on the value of Life’s Good with a more dynamic and youthful look across all physical and digital customer touch points. In the company’s new Brand Communication Guidelines shared with employees all around the world, LG outlined the new direction for the brand to be loved by customers across countries and generations, including Generation Z, and ultimately establish itself as an iconic brand. The Brand Communication Guidelines reiterate LG’s core values of ‘Uncompromising Customer Experience,’ ‘Human-centered Innovation’ and ‘Warmth to Power a Smile.’ The brand slogan, Life’s Good, encompasses…
realme Philippines, the two-year consecutive champion according to Canalys and IDC sell-in reports published 2021 & 2022, officially announces that the much-awaited realme C55 will be arriving to the local market. Make sure to block off your calendars because the launch of this latest addition to the C-Series lineup is set on April 18 at 6PM via a livestream on realme’s official Facebook and TikTok pages. By introducing the realme C55, the brand once again disrupts the entry-level smartphone market with fresh-looking unique designs made available to Filipinos. The realme C55 is the first globally mass-produced Android smartphone to feature the…
PLDT and its wireless unit Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) warn consumers that hackers are also targeting smart devices in their homes to disrupt their lives or steal their information. “Smart devices are connected to a home network. If your home network is weak, these devices can be taken over by hackers. Imagine, someone suddenly turning on the speakers and blasting inappropriate songs while you are sleeping, or someone using your security camera to spy on you,” warned Angel Redoble, FVP and Chief Information Security Officer at PLDT and Smart. With the Internet of Things unlocking possibilities to integrate different smart…
PLDT’s wireless subsidiary Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) sees SIM registration as key to improving its performance in 2023, alongside delivering rewarding and dynamic experiences to its customers. “In the coming year for Individual Wireless, we are looking at how we can have more rewarding and dynamic digital experiences and extending these experiences beyond just the mobile phone. Our promise is to bring and deliver epic experiences for all our mobile customers,” said Francis E. Flores, Head of Consumer Wireless Business-Individual at Smart. Key to delivering these compelling offers and exciting experiences is Smart’s superior mobile network, according to Flores. Philippines’…
Excited to kick off your summer plans? Let this guide be your key to a hassle-free and memorable vacation! And the best thing about this is you can get these for up to Php 1,500 worth of discounts with exciting bundles and free shipping nationwide on Lazada, Shopee, and TikTok Shop. HONOR SMARTPHONE FOR EVERY TYPE OF TRAVELER Beach and sunset photos? Let the DSLR-like smartphone HONOR X8a’s 100 MP Ultra-Clear Camera capture breath-taking and Instagram-worthy shots. If you are into adventurous expeditions, the indestructible HONOR X9a 5G is for you. With its Premium OLED Curved Screen, dropping your phone multiple…
TECNO Mobile’s brand new SPARK 10 Series: the ultimate high-performance selfie phone for Gen Z The MediaTek Helio G88-powered SPARK 10 Pro features a 32MP ultra-clear front camera with dual soft light, packing superior selfies, smooth gaming experience and trendy design seamlessly together. TECNO Mobile, an innovative technology brand with operations in over 70 global markets, today launched the brand-new SPARK 10 series in the Philippines, marking a new era in selfie phones in its segment by combining superior performance with sleek and trendy design. This series features adjustable dual soft lights on the 32MP ultra-clear front camera available for…
Philips Monitors gives you a reason to upgrade your monitor as it launches the hottest promo of the season– “A Summer to Treasure”. This latest promo presents the perfect opportunity to do your planned workspace upgrade, while also complementing your summer get ups with a free Herschel bag! From April 1 to May 31, 2023, customers can receive a free Herschel bag with every purchase of select models of Philips Monitors at participating online flagship stores and authorized resellers nationwide. See Annex A for the list of authorized resellers. The promo includes a wide range of monitor models, from compact…