The project is part of PLDT Group's capital expenditure program for the continuing overhaul of its fixed and wireless networks infrastructure and its information technology systems which is expected to exceed P50 billion in 2018.
Smart Communications says it will accelerate the deployment of four-component (4CC) carrier aggregation which can deliver data speeds of over 200 Mbps via 4CC capable handsets.
PLDT-owned technology firm Voyager Innovations has set up DigiHub, a physical facility in its Launchpad headquarters in Mandaluyong City that entrepreneurs can use as a space for consultation and mentoring.
DTI secretary Ramon Lopez said they took into consideration the argument of the telcos that there is still cost involved in maintaining the load if there is no expiration date.
Globe Telecom issued a statement on Friday, December 15, disputing the assertion by the government that the combined capacity of the country?s telcos is only at 2 Tbps.
Metro Manila office take-up rate is forecast in 2017 to register at an all-time high of 750,000. As of end-November, take-up was at 728,305 square meters.
The offering is particularly strategic for hotels, resorts, and hospitals with multiple rooms offering individual entertainment, as well as restaurants, bars, retail stores, schools, public terminals.
