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PLDT, Smart to offer better wireless services in transport hubs

Daniel Morial

Apart from the promise of the faster internet connectivity in airports, the government through the Department of Transportation (DOTr) has partnered with PLDT and Smart for the improvement of both Wi-Fi and mobile data services when in transport.

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PLDT and Smart have signed an agreement with the DOTr to strengthen wireless connectivity with the use of Smart Wi-Fi in major airports, seaports, bus terminals, and in the LRT and MRT. Under the agreement, the private sector will provide free internet access in various transport hubs. As for the mass transport systems in the metro, users can enjoy these services even when inside the train and in the area of the station.

Only time will tell when this is going to be publicly available and we do hope that these free service is of good quality.

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PLDT, Smart to offer better wireless services in transport hubs

Daniel Morial

Apart from the promise of the faster internet connectivity in airports, the government through the Department of Transportation (DOTr) has partnered with PLDT and Smart for the improvement of both Wi-Fi and mobile data services when in transport.

smart-pldt-dotr

PLDT and Smart have signed an agreement with the DOTr to strengthen wireless connectivity with the use of Smart Wi-Fi in major airports, seaports, bus terminals, and in the LRT and MRT. Under the agreement, the private sector will provide free internet access in various transport hubs. As for the mass transport systems in the metro, users can enjoy these services even when inside the train and in the area of the station.

Only time will tell when this is going to be publicly available and we do hope that these free service is of good quality.

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It’s official: Samsung is skipping to Galaxy Note 7

Daniel Morial

As Samsung rolls out the invitation to media for its upcoming Unpacked event, it also confirms the number “7” for the awaited Galaxy Note smartphone.

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We all know that Samsung will announce its latest Galaxy Note smartphone but rumors have been floating around months before that they are skipping the “6” moniker to align it with the numbering scheme of their other flagships — Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge. In its invitation, we can now definitely say that Samsung will jump to name it as the Galaxy Note 7.

First, the Galaxy Note7 will  complement our Galaxy S7 and S7 edge, and unify our product portfolio. Second, the Galaxy Note7 will minimize confusion about the latest mobile technology from Samsung, and provide full alignment with Galaxy S smartphone.

The launching event will happen on August 2, 2016 11:00AM EDT in New York with simultaneous events in Rio de Janeiro and London. We’ll be covering the event live straight from New York to give you the latest updates about the Note 7. Stay tuned!

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PLDT files TRO against Philippine Competition Commission

Abe Olandres

PLDT has fired the first shot after it filed a Petition for Certiorari and Prohibition with an application for a Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) against the Philippine Competition Commission (PCC) with the Court of Appeals.

The PCC confirms that today, PLDT filed a Petition for Certiorari and Prohibition with an application for a Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) against the PCC with the Court of Appeals. We received a copy of the Petition today and will take action immediately.

PLDT is seeking to prevent the PCC from exercising its mandate to review this transaction.

We are disappointed that they have decided to resort to a lawsuit against the PCC to prevent a comprehensive review of this deal.

While the PCC is working on an expedited basis to complete the review as quickly as possible, PLDT in their recent action have now sought to delay resolution of an issue which is of great importance to public interest and welfare.

We are confident that our courts will recognise the significance of protecting consumers and promoting competition in the market, and the authority of the PCC to independently exercise its mandate.

Philippine Competition Commission
12 July 2016

PLDT is blocking the PCC investigation for the acquisition of San Miguel telco assets.

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Production of BlackBerry Classic comes to an end

Kevin Bruce Francisco

In a blog post by Ralph Pini, COO and GM for Devices at BlackBerry, he announced that the company will no longer be manufacturing the iconic BlackBerry Classic which has been a reliable workhorse device for a lot during its time — some, until now.

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The move was made so that they can offer their customers something fresh and better. They also believe that the Classic has already lived out its life and they are ready to move on.

“[T]he hardest part in letting go is accepting that change makes way for new and better experiences, said Pini”.

“To keep innovating and advancing our portfolio, we are updating our smartphone lineup with state of the art devices. As part of this, and after many successful years in the market, we will no longer manufacture BlackBerry Classic, he added”.

For those who are still planning to buy a BlackBerry Classic, you can still check online sellers for the last few stocks available or through local carriers if available.

Pini closed his post by saying that he is looking forward to giving consumers a new and better experience. We’re anxious to see what that will be, so here’s to us looking forward to those, too.

You may read his article below.

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