Globe Telecom introduced its first “Eco-SIM” in Asia. GLOBE TELECOM — The Philippines’ telecommunications giant recently introduced its first “Eco-SIM” in Asia in an effort to contribute to environmental sustainability. Globe recently launched its very-first “Eco-SIM” cards in Asia in time for Zero Waste Month this month. The “Eco-SIM” card was first developed in 2020 … Read more
Twitter expanded its misinformation reporting feature in the Philippines ahead of the 2022 elections. On Monday, Twitter said that it expanded its misinformation reporting feature on its social media platform to the Philippines ahead of the 2022 elections. Twitter said that its new safety feature on reporting potential misinformation, which the company had been testing … Read more
Globe Telecom urged its customers to tap its digital customer services. GLOBE TELECOM — The telco giant recently urged its customers to tap its digital customer services and also asked for understanding from its customers during these trying times. Globe said in a statement that some of its employees and vendor partners have contracted the … Read more
GCash was continuously working with authorities to take down phishing sites. GCASH — The mobile wallet giant was continuously working with authorities to take down phishing sites in order to protect its users from scams. A certain phishing website (ramropost.com), which emerged last month, was recently taken down. Phishing sites were used in order to … Read more
DITO Telecommunity was eyeing to roll out its broadband internet services in early 2022. DITO TELECOMMUNITY — The Philippines’ new major telecommunications player was eyeing to roll out broadband internet services in early 2022. The telco commercially started its operations in March this year. An official of its parent DITO CME Holdings Corp (DCME) said … Read more
DITO Telecommunity was working to improve its indoor signal. DITO TELECOMMUNITY — The Philippines’ new major telecommunications player was working to improve and boost its indoor signal, a concern the telco looked to address as it further expanded its coverage. Rodolfo Santiago, the chief technology officer at DITO, said that the telco would beef up … Read more
DITO Telecommunity now has 5 million subscribers. DITO TELECOMMUNITY — The Philippines’ third major telecommunications company said on Monday that it now has 5 million subscribers. Nine months after its commercial launch last March, DITO said that the telco now has 5 million subscribers and has posted PHP 2 billion in revenues. DITO also said … Read more
Minsu Chu is now the new President of Samsung Electronics Philippines Corporation. SAMSUNG — The South Korean tech giant recently named Minsu Chu as the new SEPCO (Samsung Electronics Philippines Corporation) President. According to a report on Gizguide, Chu has more than 20 years of experience including 11 years in Samsung Electronics and most recently … Read more
Samsung renamed its mobile business to Samsung MX. SAMSUNG — The South Korean tech giant has recently renamed its mobile business, Mobile Communications, to Samsung MX (Mobile Experience). This, as the company shifted its focus to be more user-centric. Earlier this week, the company announced its plans to merge the Mobile Communication division with the … Read more
Globe at Home will migrate its broadband users to fiber technology in 2022. GLOBE AT HOME — The local telco giant officially announced that the company will migrate its broadband users to fiber technology in 2022. Globe noted that migration has jumped by more than 250% as of October, exceeding its 2021 target. The company … Read more