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Starlink kits start local sale
Diversified telecommunications firm PT&T Corp. has partnered with an Australian firm to bring Starlink, the satellite-based Internet services of billionaire Elon Musk’s Space Exploration Technologies Corp., closer to Filipinos. PT&T tapped Netlinkz, a technology firm specializing in secure virtual network solutions, to sell Starlink kits to local users, especially enterprise owners in far-flung areas. “We are thrilled to bring Starlink to the Philippines and offer our customers the need for connectivity with a reliable Internet solution,” PT&T President and CEO James Velasquez said Wednesday. High-speed Internet “Our partnership with Netlinkz allows us to provide high-speed Internet access to areas where traditional broadband services are limited or unavailable,” he added. Meanwhile, NetLinkz managing director and CEO James Tsiolis pointed out that the tie-up will complement the government’s digitalization thrust. “We are excited to contribute to the digital transformation of the country, empowering Filipinos with advanced Internet capabilities,” Tsiolis said Monthly plans Customers availing Starlink kit will have access to various monthly plans for Enterprise and Maritime customers — each with different pricing options based on their requirements. Starlink plans offer data caps ranging from 50 gigabytes to as much as 6 terabytes. Likewise, they also promise peak download speeds of up to 350 megabits per second or Mbps and upload speeds of up to 40Mbps. The much-awaited nationwide launch of Starlink is expected to ramp up current broadband speed; therefore providing better connectivity for users and more capacity for telecommunications service providers. The post Starlink kits start local sale appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
PT& T taps Aussie firm to sell Starlink kits in Phl
Diversified telecommunications firm PT&T Corp. has partnered with an Australian firm to bring Starlink, the satellite-based internet services of billionaire Elon Musk’s Space Exploration Technologies Corp., closer to Filipinos. PT&T tapped Netlinkz, a technology firm specializing in secure virtual network solutions, to sell Starlink kits to local users, especially enterprise owners in far-flung areas. “We are thrilled to bring Starlink to the Philippines and offer our customers the need for connectivity with a reliable internet solution,” PT&T President and CEO James Velasquez said Wednesday. “Our partnership with Netlinkz allows us to provide high-speed internet access to areas where traditional broadband services are limited or unavailable,” he added. Meanwhile, NetLinkz Managing Director and CEO James Tsiolis pointed out that the tie-up will complement the government’s digitalization thrust. “We are excited to contribute to the digital transformation of the country, empowering Filipinos with advanced internet capabilities,” Tsiolis said. Customers availing Starlink kit will have access to various monthly plans for Enterprise and Maritime customers — each with different pricing options based on their requirements. Starlink plans offer data caps ranging from 50 gigabytes to as much as 6 terabytes. Likewise, they also promise peak download speeds of up to 350 megabits per second or Mbps and upload speeds of up to 40Mbps. The much-awaited nationwide launch of Starlink is expected to ramp up current broadband speed; therefore providing better connectivity for users and more capacity for telecommunications service providers. The post PT&T taps Aussie firm to sell Starlink kits in Phl appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Converge [CNVRG] reveals plans to double transmission capacity of metro backbone
The country’s fastest growing broadband provider revealed its plans to double the transmission capacity of its metro backbone line, from 400 Gigabits per second (Gbps) to 800 Gbps......»»
Converge inks deal for undersea cable system
Fiber broadband provider Converge ICT Solutions Inc. has signed a binding term sheet with Singapore-based Keppel Telecommunications & Transportation (Keppel T&T) to get capacity from a 15,000-kilometer undersea cable system and develop a branch that will land in Davao......»»
The Country’s Most Remote Cell Site
Despite challenges due to the island’s location in the West Philippine Sea, PLDT wireless subsidiary Smart Communications, Inc (Smart) has recently fired up its 4G/LTE service in Pag-asa Island in the municipality of Kalayaan, the country’s most remote cell site, located some 500 kilometers from the capital city of Puerto Princesa, Palawan. Residents of Pag-asa Island can now use mobile data to communicate with family members and loved ones via chat apps and video calls, share photos, send emails or watch videos online. In an email sent from Pag-asa Island, Smart engineer Edbert Aquitania shared a screenshot of the message he received upon firing up the LTE site: “Welcome back to the Philippines!” it said. This development marks another step towards improved communications for the people of Pag-asa, who were first connected via mobile communication in 2005, when Smart turned on its 2G service on the island. “The activation of LTE in Pag-asa island is proof of our continued commitment to give our customers access to our services, wherever in the Philippines they may be, regardless of the challenges,” said Mario G. Tamayo, senior vice president and head of Network Planning and Engineering at PLDT-Smart. Smart LTE Nation This LTE activation is part of Smart’s continuing rollout of its LTE services nationwide. To date, Smart’s high-speed broadband service is available in 93% of the country’s cities and municipalities and serves 95% of the population. This rollout is part of PLDT and Smart’s sustained investments in their network, which have totaled some Php260 billion from 2015 to 2019. Amid the regained momentum of its network rollout efforts following the easing of lockdown restrictions, PLDT has leveled up its target capital expenditures for 2020 back up to about Php70 billion. In the first half of 2020, Smart further increased the number of its LTE base stations by 10% compared to end-2019. In April, it also increased the capacity of its LTE network by reallocating its assigned 1800 Mhz frequency from 2G to 4G/LTE. As a result, 3,785 Smart base stations are now providing additional capacity for its LTE network. Smart’s mobile network is supported by PLDT’s fiber infrastructure, which provides high-capacity links to LTE base stations and is now nearly 360,000 kilometers nationwide. .....»»
Digital connectivity space tackled in amendments to National Building Code
A pending legislation at the House of Representatives amending the 47-year-old National Building Code of the Philippines would make it more responsive to the broadband connectivity demands of a digital economy, a citizen advocacy group said......»»
COMMENTARY | Strategies for powering progress: The Visayas energy imperative
As one of the country's major urban centers, Cebu City's demand for energy has surged, driven by a growing population, an expanding industrial sector, and a thriving tourism industry. Beneath its busy streets and growing economy lies the critical challenge of the urgent need for increased power generation capacity. .....»»
Converge doubling capex in 2024
Broadband provider Converge ICT Solutions Inc. is doubling its capital expenditures to as much as P19 billion this year to pay for new projects that aim to improve customer experience......»»
PLDT out to fortify broadband dominance
Who says the broadband market is saturated?.....»»
TIIC taps Vivant unit for additional solar capacity
Cebu-based manufacturing firm Treasure Island Industrial Corp. has partnered with Corenergy, a subsidiary of Vivant Energy Corp., to boost the solar generation capacity of its packaging division by 729.3 kilowatt peak......»»
‘Government broadband program key to digital push’
An international think tank has lauded the administration’s Broadband ng Masa Program, saying it is a critical component of efforts toward digital transformation and inclusivity, but warned there needs to be a greater push for improvement......»»
CNPF to expand capacity after new deal with Vita Coco
Century Pacific Food Inc., the Po family’s listed food and beverage firm, is poised to invest $40 million to expand its capacity after securing a fresh long-term contract with US-headquartered The Vita Coco Co. Inc......»»
COMMENTARY | Strategies for powering progress: The Visayas energy imperative
As one of the country's major urban centers, Cebu City's demand for energy has surged, driven by a growing population, an expanding industrial sector, and a thriving tourism industry. Beneath its busy streets and growing economy lies the critical challenge of the urgent need for increased power generation capacity. .....»»
Inayawan cops train barangay tanods to elevate community safety
CEBU CITY, Philippines – Inayawan police station launched a training initiative aimed at enhancing the skills of barangay peace and safety officers. Entitled “Capacity Building and Professionalizing of Barangay Tanods” the training was conducted on Thursday morning, February 29, 2024, in Barangay Bulacao, Cebu City. The activity is aligned with the police’s commitment to the.....»»
More screen time together for Zendaya, Timothee Chalamet in Dune 2
Like many fans around the world, award-winning actress Zendaya was excited to reprise her character of Chani for "Dune: Part Two," this time in a much larger capacity......»»
Advocates call for climate emergency in Mindanao
PMCJ urged the local governments in Mindanao to strengthen the capacity of localities to deal with the impacts of climate change, provide adequate shelter to displaced communities, and review current disaster prevention and response programs......»»
House not keen on backing Senate’s wage hike
Officials of the House of Representatives are not keen on supporting the Senate-approved P100 legislated wage hike, citing reasons such as the capacity of employers to implement the measure......»»
So long to Sky Cable
News is out that Sky Cable will sign off by month’s end, making it the second major broadcast carrier and communications conglomerate to write 30 in as many months, after CNN Philippines last January. PLDT’s purchase of the cable provider has finally been approved by the concerned agencies, so Sky pay TV will transition to Cignal while still retaining its broadband service......»»
Philippines, German central banks partner on capacity-building
The central banks of the Philippines and Germany have formalized their partnership on capacity-building through the signing of a memorandum of understanding......»»
Cold storage industry capacity to grow by 8% in 2024
Local cold storage capacity is expected to grow by at least eight percent this year to around 750,000 metric tons, driven by higher storage demand for food items, according to the Cold Chain Association of the Philippines......»»