Communications & Technology
Smart activates new 4G sites in Bohol towns
Smart Communications, Inc. has expanded its 4G/LTE network across the province, launching 11 new cell sites in the municipalities of Maribojoc and Antequera.
Maya cuts InstaPay transfer fees to P10 starting July 6
Maya will lower its InstaPay transfer fee to other banks and financial institutions from P15 to P10 beginning July 6, to make digital money transfers more affordable for users.
Newcomer Bitstar Telecom targets PH enterprise market with digital-first, low-cost fiber launch
Bitstar Telecom Inc., a new telecommunications firm, officially entered the Philippine market by launching its enterprise internet service on April 15, 2026.
Germany joins tech alliance, boosting Philippine AI ambitions
Germany's decision to join the Pax Silica Initiative strengthens the Philippines' push to become a strategic hub for semiconductors, artificial intelligence, and advanced manufacturing, adding one of Europe's industrial powerhouses to a growing coalition reshaping global technology supply chains.
Globe chief: AI future rests on people, trust, purpose – not just tech
At MWC Shanghai 2026, Globe president and CEO Carl Cruz stated during a keynote that AI’s true value lies in improving lives, not the technology itself. Speaking alongside global telecom leaders, Cruz noted the Philippines’ strong digital footprint makes it well-placed to benefit from AI.
