At the same time, Globe said it has transmitted a total of 11 text messages, warning customers of potential dangers coming from typhoon Nina prior to its landfall.
Aside from deploying 500 LTE 700 sites, Globe also said it has activated 900 additional LTE sites using the company?s additional spectrum allocation in the 2600 megahertz band.
Nokia and Smart Communications said they have achieved 5G speeds of 2.5 Gigabits per second (Gbps) using 100 MHz with latency of just 1 millisecond for the first time in the Philippines over a ?live? network, in a demo conducted at Nokia Manila Technology Center in Quezon City.
With zero-percent payment plans, users can now avail the XT Lite and the SatSleeve Hotspot at P6,416 per month for 6 months or at P3,208 per month for 12 months.
Sen. Nancy Binay has filed a resolution urging the Senate to look into the recently reported delays in the delivery of text messages between Smart and Globe mobile subscribers.
A recent study by consumer finance company Home Credit Philippines revealed the increasing preference for installment financing in the Philippines, becoming the second top choice for payments among respondents when shopping, next only to cash, and slightly ahead of credit cards.
The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) has stressed the need for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to adopt a low-cost technology program that would enable industries to comply with the country's commitment to substantially slash its carbon emissions.
Under the set-up, a payment made by any party through their PayPal account can be withdrawn through the PayMaya account of a freelancer or an online business. Before the collaboration, freelancers who have an account with PayPal can only withdraw their funds through banks.
The PLDT-owned unit said the average download speeds of its 3G service increased nearly six times to 6 Mbps, while LTE speeds increased more than four times to over 17 Mbps.
