Taara, developed by Google’s X Moonshot Factory, transmits data through beams of light across long distances, with each site capable of providing up to 20 gigabits per second.
PLDT said the social loan will support the further expansion of its fiber network infrastructure to reach the country’s fourth to sixth class municipalities, including Geographically Isolated and Disadvantaged Areas (GIDAs).
At the Asian Carriers Conference (ACC) 2024 held last Sept. 2 to 6 in Mactan, Cebu, top executives from various technology companies emphasized the need for local businesses adopt a new strategy with the rise of the “phygital” era.
PLDT announced on Thursday, March 7, the formation of a digital entity called “Digico” that will harness the data assets of the MVP Group of Companies and provide a payment platform for a serious group-wide digitalization effort.
PLDT, whose brand value went down by 25% to $1.93 billion, fell two places to become the 8th most valuable Asean telecoms brand, now placing it behind Globe.
Huawei Philippines, in collaboration with PLDT-Smart Foundation and the Presidential Communications Office (PCO), is boosting efforts in bridging the education gap in underserved communities and schools in the country with the “School-in-a-Bag” initiative.