To democratize access to 5G technology, PLDT-owned mobile operator Smart Communications has teamed up with Chinese tech firm ZTE to exclusively offer the Smart ZTE Blade A75 5G, its most affordable 5G device for P5,450.
Mobile metrics firm Opensignal has published its latest Mobile Network Experience Report for the Philippines, which revealed a particularly strong performance from Smart Communications,...
The Smart Bro Home WiFi 5G comes with six 5G antennas for better signal capture and supports 2NR Carrier Aggregation, which enables users to get a wider indoor coverage and stable connection at home.
Top officials of Smart Communications urged subscribers of its rival telco to make the switch and take advantage of the new law that allows mobile users to move between operators without changing their numbers.
Through this feature, Smart 5G pins will show up on the Waze app so subscribers may know if they are on a Smart 5G-covered area, or close to a Smart 5G site.
Smart Communications has unveiled what it said is the first ever 5G-powered gaming hub in the Philippines at the Gariath Concepts e-sports venue in Quezon City, with peak speeds hitting 1 Gbps.
PLDT-Smart is still eyeing Chinese firm Huawei as one of its suppliers of 5G technology despite efforts by the United States to ban the sale of its products due to cybersecurity concerns.
The country's first 5G-enabled video call was made using 5G radio and core equipment of Smart's technology partners Huawei in Makati and Ericsson in Clark, showcasing 5G interoperability in a multi-vendor environment at this early stage.
