Local telcos DITO, Globe Telecom, and Smart Communications conducted the tests in preparation for the implementation of mobile number portability by September 30.
Smart VP and head of regulatory affairs Roy D. Ibay said the prevalence of “arbitrary” regulatory fees imposed by some LGUs such as tower fees, inspection fees, and audit fees continue to be "major roadblocks for ICT growth."
The deal would explore opportunities to extend SpaceMobile – which is building the first and only space-based cellular network accessible by standard mobile phones -- to Smart subscribers in the Philippines after the service is launched.
Globe said it beat Smart across 10 out of 17 regions in the Philippines in terms of mobile download speed. Smart, on the other hand, said it captured the title as the country’s fastest mobile network for the third year running.
The Telecom Tower Watch initiative aims to accelerate the development of the country’s digital infrastructure by establishing a regular venue for close monitoring and troubleshooting of delays in the building of cell towers and related projects.
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.
After five grueling rounds, F9 Esports defeated Team Secret to emerge as the winner of biggest non-professional "Call of Duty Mobile–Garena" tournament, "Smart Play: Squad Up".
