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Philippine telcos join GSMA Open Gateway Initiative

The GSMA global initiative had been launched with eight proofs of concept in February last year Philippine carrier PLDT, together with its wireless subsidiary, Smart Communications and its B2B arm, PLDT Enterprise, announced that they have joined the GSMA’s Open Gateway initiative, which aims to...

Smart Communications selects Samsung for 5G SA deployment

Philippine mobile services provider Smart Communications has partnered with South Korean vendor Samsung for the deployment of the former’s 5G Standalone (5G SA) technology in the Philippines. This development follows Smart's recent activation of initial commercial 5G SA sites in Makati. Earlier, Samsung was able...

Smart activates 5G SA network at its headquarters in the Philippines

Philippine mobile operator Smart Communications has activated its commercial 5G Standalone (SA) network in Makati City, the country’s main business district, the telco said in a release. Smart Communications said it first began exploring 5G in 2016. Smart also said it had activated the country's...

Carriers join consortium to advance telecom blockchain platform

Carrier Blockchain Study Group announces new members LG Uplus, Etisalat Group, KT, Telefónica and PLDT have become members of the Carrier Blockchain Study Group (CBSG) as part of an initiative to develop a blockchain platform specifically for telecom carriers. CBSG was originally launched last September as...