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The Telecom Philippines newsroom. We report on the companies, networks, technologies, policies and people shaping Philippine telecommunications. Independent. Factual. Industry-focused.

Mobile

Smart Travē cuts travel eSIM prices by up to 43% for the holiday season

Smart's travel eSIM app drops its 3GB pack to US$5.75 and its 10GB pack to US$12 for Filipinos traveling abroad over the holidays.

TPh editors October 5, 2026

Mobile

Globe says August was its best network month of 2026, citing DICT data

Globe reports average download speeds of 45.9 Mbps in August, up 26% from January, as it points to ₱26.3 billion in first-half capex.

TPh editors October 5, 2026

Industry

Globe says its AI program has delivered ₱1.2 billion in measurable value

Globe reports ₱825 million in incremental revenue and ₱368 million in cost avoidance from AI as of August 2026, with 90% enterprise adoption.

TPh editors October 5, 2026

Industry

DITO signs services deal with Indonesia’s Telin to widen cross-border connectivity

The master services agreement lets DITO and Telkom Indonesia's international arm buy and deliver connectivity, data and enterprise services to each other across Asia.

TPh editors October 5, 2026