Smart Communications: “Notably, neither the National Telecommunications Commission nor the National Privacy Commission has ordered the ban on clickable links in SMS” SMART COMMUNICATIONS — The wireless services arm of PLDT said that it has decided to forego with blocking clickable links in short message service (SMS) or text messages. In a statement on Friday, … Read more
Smart Communications: “These unscrupulous messages are being sent through individual SIMs” SMART COMMUNICATIONS — The telecommunications company announced that individual SIM cards are the source of scam text messages. On Monday, the telco announced that individual SIM cards, not breaches in telecommunications networks, are the latest source of scam text messages. Angel Redoble, the FVP … Read more
Smart Communications officially launched its partnership with TinyTAN SMART COMMUNICATIONS — The telecommunications company officially launched its partnership with animated BTS characters TinyTAN. Launched in 2019, TinyTAN is a group of animated characters created from members of South Korean pop group BTS. It is currently licensed by BigHit Music under Hybe Co., Ltd. The telco … Read more
PLDT and Smart Communications urged their customers to transact using digital means. PLDT and Smart Communications urged their customers to transact using the group’s available digital channels. This, as tighter restrictions have been put in place in more provinces and cities because of the rising coronavirus cases. According to Alex Caeg, PLDT and Smart senior … Read more
Smart Communications warned the public against SIM take-overs. Smart Communications recently issued an advisory as the telco warned the public against SIM take-overs or SIM-hijacking. Smart recently issued an advisory against SIM-hijacking or SIM take-over because of the reported SIM swapping incident within the telco industry. The telecommunications company advised its customers to be vigilant … Read more
The lawmaker claimed that PLDT was “biased” against Filipino talents. A lawmaker called out top officials of PLDT for tapping foreigners as the telco’s product endorsers, branding this as a “misplaced preference“. Probinsiyano Ako Partylist Representative Ronnie Ong recently called out top officials of PLDT for tapping foreigners as the company’s products endorsers, branding this … Read more
Smart Communications released its new Smart Bro Rocket SIM. Smart Communications recently released its new Smart Bro Rocket SIM, offering 30 days of unlimited data for an introductory price of PHP 499. Smart was giving a more affordable and much simpler way to stay connected online with the launch of its new Smart Bro Rocket … Read more
Smart Communications named TXT as its newest brand ambassador. On Tuesday, Smart Communications announced that it named TOMORROW X TOGETHER (TXT) as its newest brand ambassador. Following their partnership with South Korean pop supergroup BTS early this year, Philippines’ telecommunications brand Smart Communications announced its collaboration with South Korean pop group TOMORROW X TOGETHER. Smart … Read more
DITO, Smart, and Globe were on track with mobile number portability. DITO Telecommunity, Smart Communications, and Globe Telecom were on track with mobile number portability. These mobile network operators — through their joint venture firm Telecommunications Connectivity Inc. (TCI) — concluded the initial tests for their technical capabilities to run the clearing for mobile number … Read more
Smart Communications rolled out its 3,000+ 5G sites in the Philippines. Smart Communications recently announced that it had rolled out its 3,000+ 5G sites in the Philippines as of May 2021. Smart’s initial 5G rollout covered Cebu City, Baguio City, Davao City, Angeles City, Cavite City, Clark City, and Metro Manila, but now included far-flung … Read more