The Philippine government has set a goal to deploy a common tower network of over 50,000 towers with the aim of enhancing telecommunication services and meeting the rising demand for data connectivity.
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) said it has seized 9,695 units of uncertified vaporized nicotine and non-nicotine products, and novel tobacco products worth P2,988,473 during its enforcement initiatives in NCR from Feb. 9 to April 26.
Accenture’s latest report, which was unveiled during the recently concluded Accenture Technology Vision 2023 highlight event, shows that generative AI and other rapidly evolving technologies are precursors to the new norm for businesses where physical and digital worlds converge.
The report also said Globe users have the best experience when streaming video, playing multiplayer mobile games, and using voice apps — both overall and on 5G.
Mobile metrics firm Ookla said based on its latest Speedtest Intelligence report, PLDT-owned Smart Communications delivered the fastest median download speed at 33.39 Mbps for the first quarter of 2023.
The DICT stated on Wednesday, April 19, that it has received the request of the telcos to extend the SIM registration period but stressed that “at this point, there is no extension of SIM registration”.
The manufacture of computer, electronic, and optical products also slowed down in February with its value of production index declining by 10.9 percent.
Globe said it has done all awareness and educational campaigns for subscribers to sign up but came up with dismal results, primarily due to the lack of valid government IDs and challenged digital literacy.
