TECH NEWS | Samsung says it will use drones to fix 4G, 5G cell sites
Samsung demoed a solution featuring drones that were able to make adjustments and other maintenance tasks on 4G and 5G antennas on cell sites.
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TELECOM | Smart boosts connectivity in University of Mindanao
Smart is boosting its network services at the University of Mindanao in Davao City, one of the oldest and biggest universities in southern Philippines.
TELECOM | Vietnam aims to make 5G service universal by 2030
The Vietnamese government has approved a national digital transformation program, aiming to have digital economy account for 20 percent of the country’s GDP by 2025 and make 5G mobile network service universal by 2030.
TELECOM | Swedish digital minister sees no problem in Huawei used in 5G
Tele2, a major Swedish telecommunication operator, launched its 5G service on Sunday with a mix of telecommunication equipment including those from Huawei.
COMMUNITY | Parents, kids tune in to eStorytelling sessions for online learning
Spending time together while listening to entertaining and educational stories is becoming a nightly habit for parents and children following the eStorytelling Sessions of Smart.
TELECOM | No service fees on Globe/TM load & promo loans until May 28
Globe is extending its waived service fees for its Globe load and promo loans until May 28, 2020.
TELECOM | PSF, Smart launch ‘Text-to-Donate’ drive for COVID-19 health workers, frontliners
Smart, TNT, and Sun customers can contribute using their prepaid load or donations charged to their postpaid account.
TELECOM | Globe deploys cell site on wheels at Rizal Memorial Stadium, PICC
Globe has successfully deployed its Cell Site on Wheels (COW) in two designated COVID-19 quarantine areas in Metro Manila.
TELECOM | Smart increases LTE capacity nationwide
With Internet usage rising due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Smart Communications is further upgrading its mobile data service by boosting the capacity of its 4G/LTE network throughout the country.
TELECOM | Mobile World Congress to stay in Barcelona
The Mobile World Congress (MWC) has extended its contract to remain in the city of Barcelona until 2024.