Communications & Technology
Globe reroutes international traffic after subsea fiber break; repairs expected in weeks
Globe has rerouted data traffic across alternate links to maintain service after a subsea cable system was damaged, causing intermittent and slower browsing speeds for some mobile and broadband customers.
Smart Travē cuts eSIM rates up to 43% for holiday travelers
Filipinos traveling abroad this season get up to 43 percent off Smart Travē eSIM data packs—just in time for year-end trips across 100+ destinations.
DSWD shifts UPLIFT payouts to GCash through December
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) is moving succeeding UPLIFT cash assistance payouts to GCash through December 2026, giving qualified households a digital option for receiving government aid as the agency targets 7.5 million beneficiaries.
NTC defends broadband penalties amid PCTO concerns
The National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) is standing by its authority to penalize telecommunications companies for failing to meet mobile broadband standards, while saying operators will have an opportunity to challenge the regulator’s findings before enforcement cases are resolved.
NTC conducts telco service checks amid consumer complaints
The National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) ran joint quality-of-service tests this Thursday alongside the country’s three major mobile providers across Quezon City, Manila, and Pasay City, to measure real-world voice and mobile broadband performance following widespread user reports of poor connectivity.
