State-run China Telecom secures bid papers for 3rd major telco
State-run China Telecom secures bid papers for 3rd major telco.....»»
De Lima: Duterte turning PH into China’s satellite state
Detained Sen. Leila de Lima on Tuesday accused the Duterte administration of turning the Philippines into a "Chinese satellite state" with the impending entry of a Chinese telco company into the country. De Lima warned that the entry of China Telecom Corp. Ltd., China's largest telecommunications company, posed a security threat to the Philippines' information and communication infrastructure. "Do we really want a country who has most interest in undermining our national security to have a major role in our public utilities, especially communications?" De Lima said in a statement. "What will assure us that in the future, our national security and whole intelligence and defen...Keep on reading: De Lima: Duterte turning PH into China’s satellite state.....»»
China Telecom, PT& T eye 3rd telco bid
MANILA, Philippines – The Chinese company which was earlier touted to be preferred by President Rodrigo Duterte to be the country's 3rd major telecommunications player formalized its intent to bid, the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) announced on Friday, October 12. China Telecom was ........»»
State-run China Telecom eyes 3rd telco slot
China Telecom Corp. Ltd. is now among the potential bidders that will compete to become the Philippines’ third telecoms player, as the government seeks to break a longstanding duopoly and improve services......»»
TransCo open to creating 3rd telco player with China Telecom
MANILA, Philippines – State-run National Transmission Corporation (TransCo) put its name forward as a possible partner for China Telecom Corporation Ltd in a bid to establish a long-sought after 3rd player in the Philippines' telecommunications industry. "We can be the 60%. They have the technical expertise in operating and TransCo has ........»»
DICT, NTC preparing rules for selecting telco to compete with PLDT, Globe
The Duterte administration is preparingguidelines that would pave the way for a new telecommunications player to compete with incumbents PLDT Inc. and Globe Telecom. Eliseo Rio Jr., acting secretary at the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT), gavetheupdate as he confirmed that China had selected state-run China Telecom, that country's third-largest mobile player, to invest in the Philippines through a domestic partner, given the 40 percent foreign ownership cap outlined under the Constitution. In a social media postMonday, Rio said the DICT and National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) had started preparing the rules for a selection process, which he c...Keep on reading: DICT, NTC preparing rules for selecting telco to compete with PLDT, Globe.....»»
NOW unfazed by failed TRO, pursues bid for 3rd telco slot
NOW Telecom remains bent on vying for the country’s third telco slot even as it failed to secure a temporary restraining order (TRO) against the selection process for the new major telco player......»»
More foreign players join third telco contest
Two foreign players, including the Chinese firm said last year to be preferred by President Rodrigo Duterte, have joined the race to become the Philippines’ third major telco. Selection documents have been purchased by China Telecommunications Corp. and Austria’s Mobiltel Holding GmbH, who join Norway’s Telenor Group and five domestic firms that earlier this week… link: More foreign players join third telco contest.....»»
China Telecom, Europe firm join 3rd telco bid
China Telecom, China’s largest telecommunications company, has advanced its intent to become the country’s third telco player, while another European company is looking to enter the fray......»»
More foreign players join third telco contest
Two foreign players, including the Chinese firm said last year to be preferred by President Rodrigo Duterte, have joined the race to become the Philippines’ third major telco. Selection documents have been purchased by China Telecommunications Corp. and Austria’s Mobiltel Holding GmbH, who join Norway’s Telenor Group and five domestic firms that earlier this week [...] The post More foreign players join third telco contest appeared first on The Manila Times Online......»»
NOW sues NTC over alleged violations in 3rd telco rules
Third telco aspirant NOW Telecom, an affiliate of publicly listed company NOW Corp., filed a case on Monday against the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) for alleged legal violations in the new major player terms of reference (TOR) which took effect last week......»»
Velarde firm sues NTC over 3rd telco bidding rules
NOW Telecom Company, Inc. is suing the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) over alleged insertions of new requirements in the terms of reference for the new major telecommunications player. The post Velarde firm sues NTC over 3rd telco bidding rules appeared first on BusinessWorld......»»
DICT accuses NOW Telecom of delaying 3rd telco entry
MANILA, Philippines – Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) Acting Secretary Eliseo Rio slammed NOW Telecom for suing the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC), and even went on to speculate that the move was a way to delay the entry of the 3rd major telco player . NOW Telecom, an affiliate company ........»»
Globe to deploy small cell antennas along major roads
GLOBE TELECOM, Inc. is expecting to speed up the roll out of more than 120 cell sites in Metro Manila as it signed an agreement with the Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA) to cut the process for securing permits in building telco infrastructure. The post Globe to deploy small cell antennas along major roads appeared first on BusinessWorld......»»
Stage set for 3rd telco selection
The Duterte administration finally published yesterday the final rules governing its major telecom initiative, setting the stage for a showdown among aspiring companies seeking to become the countr.....»»
China will not “surrender” to U.S. demands in trade talks – state paper
SHANGHAI — China will not buckle to U.S. demands in any trade negotiations, the major state-run China Daily newspaper said in an editorial on Friday, after Chinese officials welcomed an invitation from Washington for a new round of talks. China and the United States are set to return to the table with the threat of new […].....»»
Telco aspirants urged to submit rollout plans
NOW Telecom Co. Inc., a unit of listed NOW Corp. and a third telco player aspirant, has urged the government to require bidders to submit their respective roll-out plans as part of the selection process for the new major player in the telecommunications sector......»»
Chinese state media warns Britain on trade talks after warship sail-by
SHANGHAI — A British Royal Navy warship that sailed close to islands in the West Philippine Sea claimed by China risked hampering any talks about a free trade agreement after Britain leaves the European Union, a major Chinese state-run newspaper said on Friday. China and Britain agreed last month to look at the possibility of […].....»»
North Korea efforts to stage ‘grand celebration’ undaunted
SEOUL --- With Chinese leader Xi Jinping skipping North Korea's 70th anniversary celebrations, attention is now on what to expect at the reclusive country's major national event. According to Chinese and North Korean state-run media, Li Zhanshu, a member of China's seven-person Communist Party leadership, will travel to Pyongyang as Xi's envoy Saturday, a day before North Korea commemorates the 70th anniversary of the state's founding on Sunday. Xi had been expected to attend the celebrations, in what would have been his first visit to the neighboring country. North Korean leader Kim Jong-un had pledged a "grand celebration" of the anniversary in his New Year's speech. Altho...Keep on reading: North Korea efforts to stage ‘grand celebration’ undaunted.....»»
DICT Eyes Awarding Unused Frequencies of PLDT, Globe to 3rd Telco
The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) is eyeing to award the unused frequencies of telco giants PLDT, Inc. and Globe Telecom to the next major player in the industry. This, as the DICT conducts its review on the frequencies that were awarded to the dominant telco players as it seeks to ensure that […].....»»
China promoting own technical standards to aid nuclear push overseas
SHANGHAI — China’s State Council said it would promote the use of China’s nuclear industry’s independent technological standards worldwide, aiming to play “a leading role” in the global standardisation process by 2027. Its two major nuclear project developers, China National Nuclear Corporation and the China General Nuclear Project Corporation, are jointly promoting an advanced third-generation […].....»»