Philippines

20 Mar 2013 CA again upholds NTC decision on 3G licences, report says
18 Mar 2013 Smart reports 132% growth on mobile broadband drive
12 Mar 2013 Globe, Bayan receive green light for frequency sharing deal
7 Mar 2013 Globe secures USD75m loan for 2013 CAPEX
6 Mar 2013 NTC steps in to try to resolve PLDT-Globe interconnection row
5 Mar 2013 PLDT reports 12% rise in FY12 net profit as Q4 income surges
20 Feb 2013 Globe to begin USD90m IT upgrade next month, says impact will be marginal
19 Feb 2013 Globe Telecom extends LTE footprint to Metro Manila and environs
14 Feb 2013 Australia, Philippines hurt SingTel’s Q3 results
6 Feb 2013 Globe sees 30% fall in income in 2012; plans USD350m CAPEX for 2013
1 Feb 2013 PLDT secures USD300m loan facility; sets lower CAPEX for ‘13
28 Jan 2013 NTC seeks independent valuation of former CURE 3G licence
21 Jan 2013 PLDT dangles PHP5bn carrot to take part in 3G auction
18 Jan 2013 PLDT forecasts 7%-9% growth from ‘digital servicing’ brands in 2013
17 Jan 2013 Filipino financial regulator issues new guidelines to calm investor fears
14 Jan 2013 PLDT shareholder could exit the Philippines if regulators approve new foreign ownership rules
14 Jan 2013 Regulator gives Bayan, Globe time to secure frequency-sharing plan
7 Jan 2013 NTC to release 3G bidding terms this week
2 Jan 2013 Globe completes Bayan takeover
20 Dec 2012 Globe concludes tender offer for Bayan debt
11 Dec 2012 Smart, Globe unveil first LTE handset offers
10 Dec 2012 Globe CFO says Bayan tender offer 98% complete
6 Dec 2012 Globe Telecom tweaks offer to tempt Bayan creditors
30 Nov 2012 Globe submits offer for 92% of Bayan’s debt
28 Nov 2012 Globe Telecom ramps up Boracay network
27 Nov 2012 Globe may take up to 70% of Bayan, report says
26 Nov 2012 PLDT issues PHP6.2bn of notes to refinance debt
22 Nov 2012 Globe Telecom to extend tender offer for Bayan
21 Nov 2012 NTC fines cellcos for failing to cut SMS rates
20 Nov 2012 Filipino regulator to publish 3G licence terms, paper says
15 Nov 2012 Liberty Telecom (Wi-Tribe) narrows 9M losses
15 Nov 2012 Globe, Google to offer free mobile internet in Philippines
13 Nov 2012 Globe’s 9M12 revenue up 6% on strong mobile, broadband and fixed data growth
6 Nov 2012 PLDT reports flat Q3 on rising costs
6 Nov 2012 Globe steps in to buy Bayan’s debt, plans to buy company
6 Nov 2012 Philippines’ SEC gives companies five years to comply with foreign ownership rules
31 Oct 2012 Globe Telecom announces Boracay submarine cable link
29 Oct 2012 Smart extends LTE network to more cities in Metro Manila
29 Oct 2012 Bayan turns its back on NTC’s 3G licence auction
25 Oct 2012 Bayan confident of reaching PHP5.1bn revenue target in 2012
24 Oct 2012 PLDT’s Smart launches HD voice calls
17 Oct 2012 PLDT offloads shares to local affiliate to comply with foreign ownership ruling
15 Oct 2012 Supreme Court rules PLDT in breach of Charter on foreign ownership
9 Oct 2012 PLDT to upgrade Palawan with FOC
5 Oct 2012 PLDT and GMA agree to end acquisition talks
4 Oct 2012 Philippines passes new cybercrime prevention act
3 Oct 2012 PLDT to spend PHP560m to triple internet gateway
2 Oct 2012 NTC gives green light to Globe-Bayan, Smart-Digitel tie-ups
2 Oct 2012 Globe launches ‘Tattoo Black’ LTE service; unveils 4G smartphones
2 Oct 2012 Govt renews Wi-Tribe Telecoms’ franchise
26 Sep 2012 Globe secures PHP2bn loan to refinance debt, fund CAPEX
26 Sep 2012 NTC official says new entrants may not qualify for 3G auction
25 Sep 2012 NTC considers sanctioning telcos over ‘poor’ services
24 Sep 2012 PLDT bond issue raises USD211m
21 Sep 2012 PLDT to roll out fibre to Batangas, Cebu, Davao
17 Sep 2012 PLDT’s Smart now offering tri-band LTE
17 Sep 2012 NTC warns Globe: announce deadline for systems upgrade
14 Sep 2012 Liberty Telecom Holdings’ reports widening first-half loss
14 Sep 2012 PLDT finishes PHP67bn network modernisation plan ahead of schedule
11 Sep 2012 PLDT targets overseas workers with MVNO expansion
5 Sep 2012 Globe targets 1Q13 completion date for USD700m network upgrade
4 Sep 2012 NTC begins examination of CURE’s accounts prior to auction
4 Sep 2012 PLDT expects broadband to generate PHP25bn in revenue this year
24 Aug 2012 Globe Telecom announces September LTE launch
20 Aug 2012 Smart to launch commercial LTE service on 25 August
14 Aug 2012 SingTel reports 3.2% rise in Q1 net profit
14 Aug 2012 Consortium announces completion of Asia Submarine-Cable Express cable system
13 Aug 2012 Globe curious on high cost of CURE’s PHP2bn valuation
10 Aug 2012 PLDT to improve DFON to benefit BPO sector
9 Aug 2012 NTT Communications to launch ASE
9 Aug 2012 Globe broadband subs, revenues up sharply in H1
7 Aug 2012 Globe reports 9.7% fall in Q2 profit
7 Aug 2012 PLDT’s bottom line weighed down by competition in Q2
2 Aug 2012 Globe picks Vonage solution for incoming US VoIP
1 Aug 2012 Globe sets sights on CURE 3G spectrum
31 Jul 2012 Court of Appeals stops NTC’s planned reallocation of BWA spectrum
31 Jul 2012 PLDT hopes to recoup PHP2.125bn from CURE investment
30 Jul 2012 PLDT hands over CURE 3G licence
24 Jul 2012 PLDT picks Ciena for PHP1.3bn network upgrade
23 Jul 2012 SMC’s Wi-tribe unit wins bid to keep telecoms frequencies
20 Jul 2012 PLDT expects second-quarter core profit to be in line with expectations
19 Jul 2012 PLDT, Bayan ink interconnect deal in Negros, Albay, Leyte
16 Jul 2012 PLDT resigned to giving up CURE frequencies, Nazareno says
11 Jul 2012 Globe upgrades networks in South Luzon, Davao and Compostela Valley
6 Jul 2012 Globe CFO confirms USD640m investment in 2012/13
5 Jul 2012 Supreme Court upholds reallocation of VOM frequencies to Smart
18 Jun 2012 PLDT in talks to acquire stake in broadcaster GMA Network
15 Jun 2012 Legislator reports poor support for DICT bill
11 Jun 2012 PLDT pledges to return CURE frequencies next month
1 Jun 2012 Globe Telecom to list PHP10bn of bonds on PDEx
30 May 2012 PLDT, Meralco look to tech expert to breath life into BPL project
24 May 2012 SMC’s Liberty Telecom to bid for 3G licence; sets PHP1.1bn CAPEX figure
23 May 2012 PLDT passes 3m broadband subscribers in 1Q
21 May 2012 PLDT signs WiMAX deal with Alvarion for metro Manila hotspot project
9 May 2012 SingTel’s aggregate mobile base climbs to 445m in Q1
9 May 2012 Globe Telecom Q1 net income dips on higher costs
8 May 2012 PLDT reports 6% dip in Q1 profits; announces cost-cutting measures
8 May 2012 Supreme Court denies AZ 3G licence petition
3 May 2012 Globe Telecom inks separate deals with Vonage, Sybase 365
25 Apr 2012 Regulators approve PLDT’s Digitel bond valuation
18 Apr 2012 Globe VP promises 4G network for Cebu by year-end; plans to issue PHP10bn in retail bonds
17 Apr 2012 Globe looks for a long term CURE
10 Apr 2012 Multi-Line Communication secures NTC approval for new broadband, WiLL service
10 Apr 2012 NTC seeks clarification on PLDT’s divestment plans for CURE frequencies
4 Apr 2012 NTC approves BellTel’s request for licence extension
28 Mar 2012 BellTel files request for extension to operating permit
26 Mar 2012 Digitel reports rising revenue in 2011
26 Mar 2012 PLDT abandons BPL project; group now boasts 65m mobile users
22 Mar 2012 SMC units looking to expand Filipino operations
21 Mar 2012 Filipino cellcos predict surge in smartphone sales in 2012
20 Mar 2012 Globe Telecom plans to upgrade Davao 2G network to 3G/4G
19 Mar 2012 PLDT in push for SME customers, paper says
16 Mar 2012 PLDT’s Smart unit secures PHP5.5bn loan for debt refinancing
15 Mar 2012 PLDT, Smart announce completion of Pampanga, Bulacan network modernisation
13 Mar 2012 PLDT looking to save PHP8bn in CAPEX through Digitel purchase
7 Mar 2012 PLDT will return CURE 3G licence by July
6 Mar 2012 PLDT Q4 net income plummets 87%
29 Feb 2012 Filipino stock exchange agrees Digitel delisting
29 Feb 2012 Senate passes measure to create new department for ICT
22 Feb 2012 PLDT on course to complete DSL service upgrades
21 Feb 2012 Smart Communications extends LTE footprint to North Luzon
20 Feb 2012 Globe to pick Alca-Lu and Huawei for USD700m worth of contracts
13 Feb 2012 Globe’s Q4 net profits drops sharply on marketing costs; full-year profits, revenue steady
1 Feb 2012 Per-pulse billing row heading for Supreme Court
30 Jan 2012 Globe signs USD90m loan with China Bank to fund 2012 CAPEX
27 Jan 2012 PLDT, Meralco consider new equipment supplier for BPL project
23 Jan 2012 Globe launches major network modernisation as it takes the fight to Smart
20 Jan 2012 PLDT agrees to pay Digitel minority shareholders PHP600m; raises stake to 98%
19 Jan 2012 Smart’s 4G upgrade on track for mid-2012 completion
12 Jan 2012 AZ sees latest bid for 3G licence scuppered by the appeals court
11 Jan 2012 Bayantel settles PHP536m in debt in December
6 Jan 2012 PLDT submits request to SEC to extend Digitel tender period
4 Jan 2012 Next Mobile investor inks supply contract with Huawei
13 Dec 2011 NTC takes cellcos to task for failure to cut SMS rates
8 Dec 2011 Regulator rubber stamps MTI’s acquisition of Bayan
6 Dec 2011 PLDT to migrate PSTN base to NGN by 2013
5 Dec 2011 Digitel to increase capitalisation to PHP25bn
1 Dec 2011 PLDT to recoup up to PHP1bn from sale of CURE 3G frequencies
28 Nov 2011 Smart beta testing LTE service in Metro Manila
28 Nov 2011 Globe inks PHP5bn loan for CAPEX with RCB
25 Nov 2011 DoCoMo ups PLDT stake to 20%
23 Nov 2011 Globe to upgrade 50% of cell sites next year to support HSPA/LTE
21 Nov 2011 Liberty posts widening Q3 losses on higher OPEX
18 Nov 2011 DoCoMo to up PLDT stake by buying JG Summit shares
17 Nov 2011 PLDT begins construction work on ASE submarine project
16 Nov 2011 PLDT to deploy Cisco routers as core component of its IP NGN
9 Nov 2011 Globe sets aside USD790m for network, IT upgrade
8 Nov 2011 Globe Telecom reports 7% rise in 9M profit
7 Nov 2011 Digitel books third-quarter loss prior to PLDT takeover
3 Nov 2011 PLDT says 3Q net income down on weaker mobile revenue, strong peso
3 Nov 2011 Filipino regulator cuts SMS interconnection rates
26 Oct 2011 PLDT completes Digitel acquisition
25 Oct 2011 Smart expands HSPA+ network
20 Oct 2011 San Miguel shows its bottle in USD35m telecoms deal
18 Oct 2011 PLDT in talks with NTC over divestment of 3G frequencies
14 Oct 2011 House approves regulator bill on second reading, though unclear future for department
10 Oct 2011 Smart files official plea to stop Altimax leasing frequencies to Globe
26 Sep 2011 Smart reports sharp rise in mobile internet usage
23 Sep 2011 NTC instructs PLDT and Globe to interconnect in more provinces
21 Sep 2011 PLDT’s attempts to resolve foreign ownership issue stall
14 Sep 2011 PLDT details fibre network enhancements
12 Sep 2011 NTC extends Bayan's mobile permit; telco plans 4G rollout
9 Sep 2011 Smart files complaint over Altimax’s ‘illegal’ use of frequencies
24 Aug 2011 Senate backs PLDT-Digitel takeover plan
22 Aug 2011 NTC confident its decision on PLDT-Digitel merger will meet deadline
19 Aug 2011 PLDT threatens to abandon Digitel merger if approval not secured by 26 August
16 Aug 2011 Digitel: wireless business drives 16% growth in revenue in H1
15 Aug 2011 Government department clears cut in mobile access charges
11 Aug 2011 Globe calls for PLDT licences to be revoked
10 Aug 2011 ZTE wins Ethernet transport network to support Smart’s LTE rollout plans
10 Aug 2011 PLDT criticises NTC’s proposed policy on IP peering
9 Aug 2011 Globe reports rising profit in 1H11; seeks annulment of PLDT licences
3 Aug 2011 PLDT’s Nazareno targets 2.6m broadband subscribers by year-end
2 Aug 2011 PLDT reports flat profits for 1H11
1 Aug 2011 Saga continues as PLDT extends Digitel deadline for second time
26 Jul 2011 PLDT-Digitel merger poised to miss revised 30 July deadline?
19 Jul 2011 PLDT calls foul over Globe’s ‘illegal’ use of Altimax spectrum
18 Jul 2011 NTC receives interconnection fees plan from Globe
1 Jul 2011 Bubble bursts as president gives CICT a backseat role
30 Jun 2011 PLDT-Digitel takeover now delayed to end-July
29 Jun 2011 NTC to resurrect plans to cut voice, SMS charges
29 Jun 2011 Supreme Court asks commission to examine PLDT’s foreign ownership
27 Jun 2011 Regulator increases telcos’ admin fees
23 Jun 2011 PLDT-Digitel takeover set to miss 30 June deadline
21 Jun 2011 Court of Appeals upholds NTC’s 3G licence awards
17 Jun 2011 Smart hints at LTE expansion in 2011
15 Jun 2011 Shareholders back PLDT’s Digitel purchase
14 Jun 2011 PLDT targets end-2011 to complete BPL tests
13 Jun 2011 Globe unveils new HSPA+ devices
10 Jun 2011 Globe upgrades national backbone network
8 Jun 2011 Senate says ‘no need’ to approve PLDT-Digitel deal
2 Jun 2011 PLDT wants to see they’re light; objects to Globe’s Sun request
31 May 2011 President Aquino calls for probe on ‘unfair competition’ claims
25 May 2011 Liberty to invest USD40m in broadband expansion
24 May 2011 PLDT targets overseas MVNO ventures to serve ex-pats
23 May 2011 Regulator’s decision smoothes PLDT’s Digitel bid
17 May 2011 Digitel’s 1Q net profit dented by lower forex gains
13 May 2011 Telcos deny merger rumours
13 May 2011 DoCoMo buys additional 2% in PLDT
11 May 2011 Globe’s 1Q11 net income climbs 1%
10 May 2011 PLDT’s net income slips 6% in Q1 amid stiff competition
5 May 2011 Liberty (Wi-Tribe) losses widen to USD26.8m in 2010
3 May 2011 PLDT defiant: refuses to cede spectrum frequencies to Globe
28 Apr 2011 Globe Telecom asks NTC to block PLDT-Digitel takeover
27 Apr 2011 MTI purchases Bayan's fixed-wireless division
20 Apr 2011 Sun Cellular ends 2010 with 14.04m mobile users
18 Apr 2011 Globe launches HSPA+ network; PLDT readies LTE
15 Apr 2011 JAJAH inks VoIP deal with Globe
14 Apr 2011 President Aquino calls for PLDT, Digitel takeover review
12 Apr 2011 SMC to set up telecoms holding company
12 Apr 2011 Globe Telecom to invest USD500m in 2011
6 Apr 2011 PLDT’s Smart unit ups 2011 CAPEX
1 Apr 2011 Regulator to review PLDT takeover of Digitel amid monopoly concerns
29 Mar 2011 PLDT agrees deal to buy 51.55% stake in Digitel
28 Mar 2011 Digitel’s share price rises on rumours of PLDT acquisition
24 Mar 2011 Digitel 2010 net profit up 65% driven by subscriber gains
21 Mar 2011 NTC launches national audit amid rising concerns over broadband quality
18 Mar 2011 Samsung given nod for EasyCall’s mobile WiMAX trial
14 Mar 2011 Smart to deploy 800 WiMAX sites
11 Mar 2011 Smart to launch subsidised handset for USD11.50
2 Mar 2011 Telcos vie for additional broadband spectrum
1 Mar 2011 PLDT posts small rise in 2010 profit
16 Feb 2011 Talk Show Host: Wi-Tribe users in Jordan and Philippines get Skype
14 Feb 2011 Digitel Mobile to double Mindanao cell sites this year
14 Feb 2011 Globe reports 14% rise in mobile subs in 2010
9 Feb 2011 Globe books 22% drop in 2010 net profit
7 Feb 2011 Globe Telecom seeks USD160.7m for refinancing and CAPEX
31 Jan 2011 Globe to increase coverage of DUO in rural, remote areas
28 Jan 2011 State considering compulsory SIM registration to combat crime
25 Jan 2011 PLDT’s 2011 CAPEX likely to top PHP30bn
24 Jan 2011 Globe brings mobile internet rate below PHP1,000
21 Jan 2011 Globe launches GPON-based ultra-high speed broadband
17 Jan 2011 Globe expands international capacity with UCS
13 Jan 2011 NTC scraps broadband caps
11 Jan 2011 Clarity signs off on Phase 2 rollout of Globe’s NOC
5 Jan 2011 Globe announces ‘multi-pronged’ strategy to expand network capacity this year
5 Jan 2011 San Miguel buys ETPI; moves in for Extelcom too
16 Dec 2010 Globe, Bayan complete countrywide interconnection
15 Dec 2010 PLDT ups 2011 CAPEX to over PHP30bn to fund fixed, cellular expansion
14 Dec 2010 PLDT offers bundled services to shore up fixed line business
6 Dec 2010 Globe Telecom will continue testing LTE into 2011
2 Dec 2010 PLDT announces completion of USD63.6m fibre expansion
29 Nov 2010 Commission calls for better regulated broadband to protect end users
19 Nov 2010 Globe Telecom secures PHP4bn loan facility from Metrobank
15 Nov 2010 Globe asks NTC for additional broadband spectrum frequencies
15 Nov 2010 Globe lights new cable station at Nasugbu
5 Nov 2010 Unlimited promotion plans drive Globe’s 9M10 net profit down
5 Nov 2010 SMC ups Liberty Telecom stake to 41.48%
4 Nov 2010 PLDT Q310 net income flat amid stiff competition
1 Nov 2010 Globe Telecom’s broadband base breaks 1m barrier
18 Oct 2010 Globe to reduce 2011 CAPEX
14 Oct 2010 Qtel looking to increase Liberty Telecoms stake
7 Oct 2010 Napoleon seeks territorial gains
24 Sep 2010 Sun rises to take number one post-paid operator spot
13 Sep 2010 Globe Telecom seeking interconnection deals
7 Sep 2010 Sun Cellular taps central bank for USD117m loan
6 Sep 2010 Globe Telecom secures USD112m loan for CAPEX plans
31 Aug 2010 NTC refuses to drop mobile TV case
19 Aug 2010 CUREious: wireless operator submits request for fixed line licence
16 Aug 2010 SMC acquires BellTel through Vega unit
16 Aug 2010 Digitel (Sun Cellular) reached 14m subscribers in 1H10
5 Aug 2010 Globe WiMAX user base breaks 100,000 barrier
5 Aug 2010 PLDT rules out myTV relaunch
4 Aug 2010 Globe reports 35% drop in Q2 profits on higher expenses
3 Aug 2010 PLDT reports slowest profit growth in five quarters
19 Jul 2010 Extelcom accuses MTI, Bayantel of ‘collusion’ re: 3G licence
14 Jul 2010 PLDT, Smart raise PHP5bn for CAPEX, debt refinancing
13 Jul 2010 Court of Appeals allows Extelcom to intervene in 3G lawsuit
29 Jun 2010 Globe Telecom not keen on mobile TV
21 Jun 2010 Red Mobile hits one million subscriber milestone
17 Jun 2010 Clark Telecom and Subic Telecom complete NGN upgrade
16 Jun 2010 Globe Telecom collaborates with SingTel for LTE tests
15 Jun 2010 PLDT still eyes MVNO opportunities in Japan
15 Jun 2010 Digitel picks Ceragon for 2G/3G backhaul expansion
14 Jun 2010 Lopez considers plan to merge BayanTel with broadcaster ABS-CBN
14 Jun 2010 Globe’s 1Q10 financials boosted by broadband
10 Jun 2010 PLDT sets 2012 target to complete NGN migration
1 Jun 2010 Digitel ups 2010 CAPEX to USD350m
1 Jun 2010 ETPI forecasts 8% rise in FY2010 revenue
28 May 2010 NTC issues EasyCall with broadband frequencies
27 May 2010 Court of Appeals grants injunction on NTC’s new mobile billing rules
26 May 2010 Sun Cellular subs base breaks 13m barrier
21 May 2010 WiMAX start-up to invest PHP4.37bn on network rollout
19 May 2010 PLDT switches off myTV
19 May 2010 Digitel reports first-quarter profit of PHP334m
18 May 2010 Express Telecom vies for more time
13 May 2010 PLDT posts 19% rise in 1Q income, revenues down
12 May 2010 DoCoMo ups PLDT stake
10 May 2010 PLDT to borrow up to PHP5bn to help fund 2010 CAPEX
26 Apr 2010 Extelcom offers fillip of ‘advance payment’ for 3G licence
16 Apr 2010 Globe reports 11% hike in 2009 net income
15 Apr 2010 Digitel (Sun Cellular) earmarks USD250m CAPEX in 2010
13 Apr 2010 Globe reveals 2011 CAPEX plan to raise up to USD150m via debt or bank loan
9 Apr 2010 NTC says 3G frequency auction must take place now
8 Apr 2010 PLDT tests BPL
6 Apr 2010 PLDT claims regulator cannot recall CURE’s 3G licence
6 Apr 2010 PLDT earmarks PHP16.4bn for Smart in 2010
23 Mar 2010 NTC remedy to CURE’s torpor? Use licence or lose it
22 Mar 2010 NTC defends 3G auction
18 Mar 2010 Globe installs 85 WiMAX-ready sites in Cebu province
15 Mar 2010 Bayan complains but NTC releases 3G bidding rules
10 Mar 2010 Filipino WiMAX start-up reports ‘over 1,000’ users
8 Mar 2010 PLDT using Red Mobile to target growing popularity for ‘unlimited’ offers
8 Mar 2010 NTC sees strong broadband growth for CATV firms
5 Mar 2010 PLDT to raise PHP5-PHP10bn for 2010 expansion plans
4 Mar 2010 BayanTel sets 2010 CAPEX at PHP1.4bn
2 Mar 2010 PLDT’s fourth-quarter net profit up 15.5% y-o-y
1 Mar 2010 Globe Telecom earmarks 2010 CAPEX of USD500m
26 Feb 2010 PLDT’s fibre expansion hits another target
23 Feb 2010 NTC relents: allows big telcos to take part in 3G auction
19 Feb 2010 Globe outlines spending plans for 2010
17 Feb 2010 Smart moves with NSN to unify billing
8 Feb 2010 NTC gives green light to BellTel sale
5 Feb 2010 BayanTel petitions court to shelve Extelcom’s rehab plan
5 Feb 2010 Globe reports 11% rise in net profit for 2009
1 Feb 2010 PLDT ups 2010 CAPEX to PHP28bn
26 Jan 2010 Globe to deploy a further 2,000 sites for 3G, WiMAX
25 Jan 2010 Digitel Mobile (Sun) reports eleven million subscribers
22 Jan 2010 Bayan joins lists of telcos disgruntled at new RAO rules
22 Jan 2010 Schutzengel Telecom submits application for 3G licence
21 Jan 2010 New WiMAX operator to spread wings in Philippines
20 Jan 2010 Globe lights second fibre-optic backbone
19 Jan 2010 Globe calls on NTC to cancel RAO order
19 Jan 2010 Level 3 inks deal with PLDT in the Philippines
13 Jan 2010 NTC to draw up plans for final 3G spectrum auction
11 Jan 2010 NTC to resurrect SIM registration plan
11 Jan 2010 Smart, Globe issue injunctions to stop pulse billing
7 Jan 2010 NTC warns telcos over non-compliance re: per-pulse billing
22 Dec 2009 SMC changes tack with possible BellTel bid
14 Dec 2009 Globe accelerates WiMAX push
14 Dec 2009 EasyCall shareholder ups stake to provide cash for broadband venture
9 Dec 2009 PLDT raises PHP7bn to fund next year’s CAPEX plan
7 Dec 2009 CURE, Smart apply for licence extension
7 Dec 2009 Philippines’ regulator announces new ‘per pulse’ billing
3 Dec 2009 PLDT prepares for BPL rollout
2 Dec 2009 ZTE to work with SingTel on LTE trial
26 Nov 2009 Globe Telecom secures USD64m loan to fund CAPEX work
20 Nov 2009 Digitel and Bayan cut 9M losses on improved sales
10 Nov 2009 Globe sets 2010 CAPEX target at USD500m
6 Nov 2009 Globe Telecom’s 9M09 net profit up 12.3% y-o-y
5 Nov 2009 NTC pours water on Smart party; new frequencies ‘only temporary’
3 Nov 2009 PLDT beats market forecasts as 3Q09 net income climbs 49%
3 Nov 2009 Smart awarded new frequency bandwidth
27 Oct 2009 Globe wireless broadband network ‘overwhelmed’ by surge in demand
15 Oct 2009 Promotional campaigns driving Red Mobile subs take-up
12 Oct 2009 PLDT launches IPTV service
8 Oct 2009 PLDT secures PHP2.5bn loan for fixed line business
5 Oct 2009 Smart snaps up Primeworld Digital Systems Inc
2 Oct 2009 PLDT gets nod to operate terminal station for AAG cable
1 Oct 2009 PLDT says 540,000 customers now using NGN
30 Sep 2009 Smart to reveal slowdown in subscriber take-up, report says
24 Sep 2009 NTC decides to extend BellTel’s cellular licence
14 Sep 2009 Bayan still seeking 3G licence
9 Sep 2009 SMS tax attacked
8 Sep 2009 BayanTel looks for VAS partners
7 Sep 2009 Digitel asks NTC to act on WiMAX frequencies application
28 Aug 2009 Easycall awarded data services licence
24 Aug 2009 BayanTel to ask court to reconsider 3G licence rejection
19 Aug 2009 BayanTel halves losses in H1 2009
17 Aug 2009 Digitel’s 1H earnings show reduced net loss on mobile gains
5 Aug 2009 Filipino operators agree to implement lower mobile rates by December
4 Aug 2009 PLDT reports 15% rise in 2Q profits, increases full-year outlook
4 Aug 2009 Globe Telecom posts 16% rise in Q2 profit
30 Jul 2009 Piltel pulls plug on plan
24 Jul 2009 NTC puts in place new pulse metering rules
22 Jul 2009 PLDT plans to sign 600k users to NGN by year-end
22 Jul 2009 NTC mulls auctioning regional WiMAX licences
17 Jul 2009 Extelcom sale to San Miguel could happen within months
16 Jul 2009 Power utility Meralco to test BPL technology
15 Jul 2009 Wait a sec - Globe asks NTC to pause on per-second billing
14 Jul 2009 Court bars NTC from reallocating Extelcom’s frequencies
9 Jul 2009 NTC clamps down on mobile SPAM
7 Jul 2009 EasyCall targets schools, hospitals to drive up revenue
7 Jul 2009 Ericsson to provide Smart with W-CDMA/HSPA upgrade
3 Jul 2009 CURE’s Red Mobile service seeks one million subs by end-2009
30 Jun 2009 Globe now holds most 2.5GHz-2.7GHz spectrum for wireless broadband
29 Jun 2009 NTC publishes new rules to ‘solve’ telecoms issues
29 Jun 2009 Digitel owner sets out 2009 CAPEX targets
25 Jun 2009 NTT Comm sets up new Filipino unit for Japanese corporates
24 Jun 2009 Smart unveils ‘unlimited-call’ service
24 Jun 2009 Smart to buy out Piltel minority shareholders
18 Jun 2009 PLDT: AAG cable system to go live by August, paper says
12 Jun 2009 PLDT allocates USD565 million for 2009 CAPEX plans
11 Jun 2009 Globe Telecom readies FTTH launch
11 Jun 2009 Digitel calls foul over PLDT’s ‘unfair’ ad-based service Red Mobile
10 Jun 2009 Globe ups wireless broadband coverage to meet demand
9 Jun 2009 Globe launches pre-paid service DUO
5 Jun 2009 Court intercedes to stop NTC’s frequency reallocation
4 Jun 2009 Regulator says PLDT’s ‘unlimited’ landline offer breaks rules
3 Jun 2009 No Go; Digitel boss dismisses takeover rumours
29 May 2009 Smart smarting at SMS tax plan
26 May 2009 PLDT to offer FTTH in 2009
26 May 2009 Digitel (Sun Cellular) to double revenues, take post-paid lead this year
22 May 2009 Globe secures PHP5bn loan for network investments
19 May 2009 TELICPHIL selects ECI Telecom for nationwide DWDM expansion
18 May 2009 Smart buys 40% equity stake in ISP Primeworld
14 May 2009 PLDT hints at delays in completing AAG cable project
12 May 2009 Globe Telecom launches converged fixed line, mobile service
7 May 2009 PLDT postpones launch of Japanese MVNO service
6 May 2009 Globe 1Q profits defy downturn; climb 17% y-o-y
5 May 2009 PLDT’s first-quarter income down 8% on forex losses
1 May 2009 Digitel: 2008 losses reach PHP2bn, revenues up 36.5%
30 Apr 2009 Globe Telecom secures USD50m funding from Canadian lender
29 Apr 2009 Express Telecom receives additional 10MHz frequency
24 Apr 2009 Globe given mobile internet green light
21 Apr 2009 Government looks to regulate telecoms rates with new Bill
20 Apr 2009 Sun shines in Q1
16 Apr 2009 Benpres: no plans to sell majority stake in BayanTel
1 Apr 2009 Extelcom unveils ten-year USD1.3bn CAPEX plan
30 Mar 2009 Globe secures PHP1bn five-year loan from Landbank
25 Mar 2009 Huawei, Globe deploy 2.5GHz WiMAX network
24 Mar 2009 Smart upgrades MMS platform with mBridge
23 Mar 2009 PacNet to invest up to USD15m per annum in cable upgrade
17 Mar 2009 San Miguel confirms plan to buy Extelcom shares
16 Mar 2009 Piltel to exit telecoms arena
13 Mar 2009 Globe increases bond offer to PHP5bn
13 Mar 2009 Cableco Global Destiny in PHP700m network upgrade; targets broadband market
13 Mar 2009 Globe queries legality of NTC decision to bar it from 3G frequency auction
12 Mar 2009 Telcos support ban of mobile phones while driving
6 Mar 2009 San Miguel nears deal on Extelcom purchase
3 Mar 2009 PLDT reports rise in net profits despite economic downturn
2 Mar 2009 Philcomsat petitions NTC for frequency allocation
2 Mar 2009 Digitel to acquire more shares of its Sun Cellular subsidiary
26 Feb 2009 Extelcom requests more cellular frequencies for GSM re-launch
25 Feb 2009 Court of Appeals dismisses Next Mobile’s 3G bid
20 Feb 2009 PLDT raises PHP5 billion
12 Feb 2009 Digital (Sun Cellular) falls short of ten million subscriber target
10 Feb 2009 Globe to raise USD64m through bonds
9 Feb 2009 Smart selects NEC for trunk microwave system
5 Feb 2009 Smart awards ECI Telecom two-year managed services deal
4 Feb 2009 NTC’s ‘use it or lose it’ warning to operators
3 Feb 2009 Globe reports strong Q4 revenues, but full-year net profits down 15%
3 Feb 2009 Express Telecom looking to kick-start cellular business
2 Feb 2009 PLDT targets three or four million new mobile adds. in 2009
28 Jan 2009 NTC seeks comment on draft WiLL rules
27 Jan 2009 Piltel considers 3G launch
16 Jan 2009 NTC calls on telcos to improve broadband service quality
14 Jan 2009 NTC publishes draft circulars on mobile content development and bandwidth usage
12 Jan 2009 Smart to complete HSPA rollout by end-Jan
9 Jan 2009 NTC seeks industry input on fifth 3G licence tender plan
8 Jan 2009 PLDT to purchase Philcom; ETPI unit given additional service areas
6 Jan 2009 Globe Telecom secures USD66m loan for 2009 CAPEX
23 Dec 2008 Court lifts ban on awarding BWA frequency reallocation
17 Dec 2008 NTC to implement new interconnection rules in January
16 Dec 2008 EasyCall mulls offering VAS via satellite
9 Dec 2008 San Miguel, Qtel to launch Filipino wireless broadband service
9 Dec 2008 Court of Appeals stops NTC from issuing 3G licence
2 Dec 2008 EasyCall plans secondary rights sale to fund network rollout
26 Nov 2008 PLDT targets one million DSL users by 2010
24 Nov 2008 Appeals court throws out MMTI’s 3G licence appeal
24 Nov 2008 CURE launches RED Mobile in the Philippines
24 Nov 2008 Digitel reports widening 9M08 losses
7 Nov 2008 Globe’s profit down on lower revenues
4 Nov 2008 PLDT reports falling profits for 9M08
3 Nov 2008 EasyCall announces network rollout plan
23 Oct 2008 NTC petitions DoJ for a swift decision on Smart’s CURE purchase
22 Oct 2008 PixSense wins mobile multimedia platform order from Globe
13 Oct 2008 Smart allocates PHP9.57bn for new projects
9 Oct 2008 NTC approves gateway interconnection for telcos
9 Oct 2008 Cellcos warn SMS costs will rise if state takes half their revenues
23 Sep 2008 PLDT to take delivery of ECI broadband access solution
19 Sep 2008 PLDT, NTT hold Japanese joint venture talks
17 Sep 2008 BayanTel expects to post loss on higher dollar-denominated debts
16 Sep 2008 Ministry backs new bill to cut interconnection rates
12 Sep 2008 EasyCall to seek regulatory approval for WiMAX
2 Sep 2008 NTC backs away from MNP citing high costs
15 Aug 2008 Digital reports H1 loss of PHP2 billion on FOREX, market losses
14 Aug 2008 PLDT Subic Telecom completes network upgrade
6 Aug 2008 Globe’s 1H net profit down 3%
5 Aug 2008 PLDT second quarter profit growth sluggish, blames inflation
4 Aug 2008 Globe spends USD7.9m on mobile content group
25 Jul 2008 Sun rising in the Philippines
25 Jul 2008 Globe secures USD90m loan facility to fund CAPEX plans
10 Jul 2008 Digitel (Sun Cellular) selects Ceragon for IP wireless backhaul migration
7 Jul 2008 Smart, Piltel report three million net adds in 1H, but slowdown setting in
3 Jul 2008 WiLL drives fixed telephony business in 2006, NTC report says
1 Jul 2008 CURE looking for 60,000-70,000 mobile subscribers by year-end
27 Jun 2008 SingTel to increase Globe Telecom stake to 47.34%
16 Jun 2008 PLDT to invest USD559m on network expansion
16 Jun 2008 House splits DoTC to create new ICT department
4 Jun 2008 Smart baulks at NTC’s proposed cap on SMS, voice charges
29 May 2008 Cable outage disrupts PLDT, Smart services
29 May 2008 Regulator to study reducing access charges between networks
28 May 2008 Smart secures additional 3G frequencies to roll out new services
27 May 2008 Sun shines on Sun; cellco hits six million subscriber mark
23 May 2008 State considers plan to make cellcos offer free SMS
20 May 2008 Free 3G, the perfect CURE?
13 May 2008 Philippines passes DICT Bill
12 May 2008 Globe unveils WiMAX investment plans
8 May 2008 PLDT introduces VoIP service for overseas workers
7 May 2008 PLDT’s Q1 net income up 21% on mobile gains
7 May 2008 Inflation, strong peso contribute to falling net profit at Globe
7 May 2008 CURE picks 3ple-Media's Mercury mobile multimedia platform
6 May 2008 PLDT: Smart, Talk N’Text subscribers top 32 million-mark
1 May 2008 Globe Telecom launches mobile TV service
28 Apr 2008 PLDT’s Smart acquires CURE via ownership buyout
25 Apr 2008 NTC close to decision on 3G licences; says low usage may hinder rollout
15 Apr 2008 Digitel reports strong 2007 financials
2 Apr 2008 Globe sets aside USD450m for 2008 CAPEX
31 Mar 2008 CORRECTION: IRG looks to acquire Pacnet’s entire stake in Philippine JV
28 Mar 2008 IRG to buy out PacNet’s Filipino stake
26 Mar 2008 Prime to deploy Filipino WiMAX network
13 Mar 2008 HP courts mobile operators for 3G-ready laptops
12 Mar 2008 PLDT calls halt to NGN migration plan
10 Mar 2008 Globe Telecom inks PHP2.5bn loan facility with Metrobank
7 Mar 2008 Globe applies to NTC for additional 3G frequencies
4 Mar 2008 PLDT exceeds 2007 profit target
29 Feb 2008 Smart to sell i-mode services in Philippines
19 Feb 2008 PLDT says fibre-optic network to have 1Tbps capacity by end-2008
18 Feb 2008 PLDT’s 2008 CAPEX unchanged at USD610m
13 Feb 2008 PLDT sets aside USD550m to upgrade networks, services
6 Feb 2008 Globe may borrow up to USD300m for network expansion
4 Feb 2008 Government to negotiate sale of ETPI stake
4 Feb 2008 Globe Telecom reports 13% rise in net income in 2007
24 Jan 2008 NTC publishes details of new draft VoIP law
23 Jan 2008 Regulator to impose charges for access, exchange codes
22 Jan 2008 DOTC keen to resurrect broadband network project
22 Jan 2008 DoCoMo increases stake in Philippines' PLDT
18 Jan 2008 Sun Cellular selects OceanLake for MobileMail platform
7 Jan 2008 PLDT buys Piltel's fixed line business for USD20 million
2 Jan 2008 Digitel beats year-end target for mobile subs
11 Dec 2007 Globe expands Yahoo! services for mobile users
10 Dec 2007 PLDT loses court battle; must pay higher regulatory fee
4 Dec 2007 PLDT to restructure fixed line unit to facilitate NGN rollout
26 Nov 2007 Smart ups 2007 CAPEX to USD234m
13 Nov 2007 Government to sell 10% of ETPI
7 Nov 2007 Globe’s 9M revenues, net profit up 11% and 4% respectively
6 Nov 2007 PLDT’s core profit up 13%, raises FY outlook
1 Nov 2007 NTC awards BellTel mobile network licence
1 Nov 2007 NTC proposes new VoIP guidelines
23 Oct 2007 ISM acquires a further 9.8% of ETPI
10 Oct 2007 Cable association moves to block myTV
9 Oct 2007 PLDT to stop selling USD3 pre-paid landline service
9 Oct 2007 NTC meets with PLDT, Globe and Sun to discuss broadband project
18 Sep 2007 PLDT announces redundancies
17 Sep 2007 Cellcos focus on mobile TV after 3G fails to excite
12 Sep 2007 Court halts broadband project
10 Sep 2007 575 PLDT workers to go
7 Sep 2007 Globe announces major rebrand for all business, consumer operations
29 Aug 2007 Globe Telecom sees HSDPA as tool in battle to gain internet users
21 Aug 2007 Globe seeks NTC lead on ‘mobile poaching’
15 Aug 2007 Forex gains help Digitel to cut net loss in H1
14 Aug 2007 Globe earmarks up to USD900m for network expansion
13 Aug 2007 Globe Telecom reports 12% rise in H1 profit
9 Aug 2007 PLDT reports strong demand for broadband services
8 Aug 2007 NTC backs modernisation plan; DoTC calls for NBN rollout
8 Aug 2007 PLDT’s Q2 profit rises on cellular gains, raises full-year guidance
8 Aug 2007 BOW wow: Smart acquires 30% of Irish company
7 Aug 2007 Smart links with Inmarsat to expand satellite coverage
1 Aug 2007 Smart rolls out new mobile TV service
24 Jul 2007 Complaints grow over ‘poor’ quality of mobile services
6 Jul 2007 NTT ups PLDT stake to 15.5%
4 Jul 2007 Smart, Piltel report more than 27 million subscribers – end-June
25 Jun 2007 PLDT anticipates strong third quarter performance
21 Jun 2007 DoCoMo looking to up PLDT holding to 21%
13 Jun 2007 PLDT’s Pangilinan hints at major telecoms investment plan
4 Jun 2007 Eastern Telecoms to invest PHP600m on NGN platform
29 May 2007 Digitel unveils USD250m network investment; 3G launch set for 2008
25 May 2007 PLDT signs up to USD500m SE Asia fibre-optic project
22 May 2007 Government proposes new lower fee for mobile phones
17 May 2007 PLDT unit Subictel announces PHP212 million fibre project
16 May 2007 Globe Telecom posts strong results in first quarter
9 May 2007 PLDT profits flat-line in Q1, although core earnings up
2 May 2007 Digitel losses narrow in 2006
30 Apr 2007 Ericsson wins mobile softswitch contract to update Smart's satellite network
24 Apr 2007 Cellcos in fresh protest over new fee
19 Apr 2007 DoCoMo raises PLDT stake to 14.5%
11 Apr 2007 PacNet to roll out Filipino WiMAX network
29 Mar 2007 Globe targets broadband growth and plans cable investment
20 Mar 2007 PacNet launches VoIP
14 Mar 2007 UTStarcom wins NGN contract from PLDT
14 Mar 2007 NTC publishes draft of new consumer protection rules
7 Mar 2007 PLDT net earnings up 3% in 2006
6 Mar 2007 Smart Communications claims near 60% market share
1 Mar 2007 Government finally sells PTIC stake to First Pacific
22 Feb 2007 PLDT to spend USD416.8 million in 2007 on network upgrades
16 Feb 2007 PLDT baulks at ‘free’ interconnection plan
8 Feb 2007 PLDT mobile subscriber base tops 24 million, end-2006
7 Feb 2007 NTC raps cellcos’ knuckles over SMS spamming
6 Feb 2007 Globe’s net income up 14% in 2006
2 Feb 2007 First Pacific seeks shareholder approval for PTIC acquisition
2 Jan 2007 Mobile operators drive Filipino investments in 2006
2 Jan 2007 Smart inks five-year Metrobank loan for CAPEX requirements
18 Dec 2006 DoCoMo to buy more PLDT shares
14 Dec 2006 Digitel to invest USD200 million in 2007 for mobile expansion
13 Dec 2006 First Pacific expected to increase PLDT stake
11 Dec 2006 Parallax Capital submits highest bid for PLDT stake
7 Dec 2006 Globe, fastmobile launch myGlobe mobile community service
6 Dec 2006 Smart in talks with DoCoMo for 3G content
4 Dec 2006 Eastern Telecom selects Nokia for network modernisation contract
1 Dec 2006 Telenor champions broadband over satellite service
29 Nov 2006 Government’s sale of PLDT stock put back to 8 Dec
28 Nov 2006 Lopez looking for buyer for BayanTel
21 Nov 2006 Five line up to bid for government’s PLDT stake
15 Nov 2006 OceanLake’s mobile gateway chosen by Globe
8 Nov 2006 PLDT reports 55% rise in profits in Q3
7 Nov 2006 Benpres reduces equity holding in Digitel Telecommunications
7 Nov 2006 Globe third quarter profits up 59% on forex gains
6 Nov 2006 Digitel (Sun Cellular) earmarks PHP6.3 billion for 3G networks
27 Oct 2006 INNOVE Communications signs roaming deal with Boingo
24 Oct 2006 NTC asks Smart to explain its reasons for IPO no show
23 Oct 2006 NTC licenses two more for VoIP services
19 Oct 2006 Globe Telecom sides with PLDT in rejecting competition policy
17 Oct 2006 PLDT president rules out listing for Smart
16 Oct 2006 PLDT cuts Innove’s VoIP service in dispute over access charges
12 Oct 2006 NTC sees 2007 as earliest date for completing new competition policy
10 Oct 2006 Cablecos spy new opportunities in IPTV
3 Oct 2006 EasyCall asks NTC to nullify fees
3 Oct 2006 PLDT ups Philweb stake to 25.5%
2 Oct 2006 Typhoon Milenyo wreaks havoc with cellphone networks
25 Sep 2006 NTC says BayanTel can reduce local, international call rates
22 Sep 2006 Globe launches 3G wireless datacard service, Globe Visibility
18 Sep 2006 NTC adds frequency for broadband wireless access
18 Sep 2006 Globe selects Nokia for softswitch upgrade
14 Sep 2006 CURE to raise capital for 3G rollout
13 Sep 2006 Smart announces plans to trim 3G spend
11 Sep 2006 ISP Mozcom launches VoIP with webcasting
1 Sep 2006 BayanTel inks DSL deal with Ericsson
30 Aug 2006 NTC to investigate operators with significant market power
14 Aug 2006 PLDT aims for a million broadband subscribers within three years
8 Aug 2006 PLDT profits down 8% on FOREX loss and depreciation
1 Aug 2006 Subscriber gains boost Globe’s profit by 37% in 1H 2006
31 Jul 2006 Lawmakers consider revised 3G licence fees
26 Jul 2006 DoF maintains fiscal incentive stance
20 Jul 2006 PLDT chairman hints at strong second quarter performance
17 Jul 2006 BayanTel requests licences to operate in provinces
11 Jul 2006 ePLDT acquires SPi Technologies
10 Jul 2006 PLDT expands NGN/ADSL coverage
5 Jul 2006 BayanTel says it will take three years to deploy mobile network
29 Jun 2006 NTC to instruct VoIP operators to provide rural coverage
26 Jun 2006 UPDATE: Ericsson to roll out 100,000 DSL lines for BayanTel
23 Jun 2006 Globe asks NTC to intercede over ‘predatory pricing’
21 Jun 2006 BayanTel picks Ericsson for broadband expansion
19 Jun 2006 BayanTel to sell unused fibre capacity
19 Jun 2006 NTC calls for compulsory SIM registration law
15 Jun 2006 Sun Cellular completes phase five of network expansion
12 Jun 2006 Next Mobile redoubles efforts to win 3G licence
8 Jun 2006 Telcos come under fire from both regulator and finance department
6 Jun 2006 Finance department opposes 3G tax breaks
6 Jun 2006 PLDT launches SWUP wireless data service
5 Jun 2006 PLDT part of group to build trans-Pacific cable network
1 Jun 2006 Teligent supplies PLDT/Smart with convergent platform
31 May 2006 Filipino authorities approve VoIP bill
24 May 2006 Globe Telecom inks 3G content deal with ESPN
22 May 2006 NTC asks for help to stop illegal cable access
17 May 2006 Digitel denies holding talks with Malaysian investors
17 May 2006 Piltel reports 26% in net income in 2005
10 May 2006 PLDT’s net profits fall 7% in 1Q
8 May 2006 Globe secures 3G tax perk
8 May 2006 Digitel picks Huawei for GSM network expansion
5 May 2006 NTC threatens to remove licences if operators breach SMS spam rules
4 May 2006 Globe launches commercial HSDPA network
3 May 2006 ePLDT buys internet-based gaming firm PhilWeb
25 Apr 2006 Smart renames Smart Wifi, Smart Bro
24 Apr 2006 Two million subscribers, but Digitel falls short of end-2005 target
24 Apr 2006 Globe Telecom and RIM roll out BlackBerry 8700g handset
18 Apr 2006 Globe’s fixed line unit Innove hopes to provide stiff competition
12 Apr 2006 NTC orders cellcos to stop spam SMS
10 Apr 2006 Congressman calls for probe into sub-standard broadband
7 Apr 2006 Smart improves 3G coverage, claims nationwide service
7 Apr 2006 VoIP bill nears approval
4 Apr 2006 Galloping growth over, says Globe
31 Mar 2006 Globe, fastmobile team up for messaging and content access solutions
23 Mar 2006 Digital denies blocking access to rival ISPs
22 Mar 2006 Globe to launch 3G in 2Q
21 Mar 2006 PLDT unit gets Nortel fibre-optic upgrade
17 Mar 2006 Alcatel promotes IPTV for rural Filipinos
15 Mar 2006 NTT completes PLDT stake sale to DoCoMo
14 Mar 2006 PLDT picks Clarity to upgrade PSTN to NGN
1 Mar 2006 Globe Telecom links with Japanese firm to offer IP calls
28 Feb 2006 PLDT reports record profits in 2005
27 Feb 2006 Piltel reports a 38% profits hike in 2005
22 Feb 2006 Suarez urges NTC to nullify 3G licence awards
21 Feb 2006 Smart deploys Motorola Wi-Fi DSL service
17 Feb 2006 ePLDT buys 60% stake in online gaming firm
15 Feb 2006 Smart announces launch of free 3G trial
10 Feb 2006 Digitel to spend PHP3.8 billion on 3G, fixed line services
9 Feb 2006 PHP20 billion wiped off PLDT’s stock following Morgan Stanley downgrade
8 Feb 2006 Globe Telecom earmarks USD100 million for UMTS network
31 Jan 2006 NTT DoCoMo to pay USD443 million for 7% of PLDT
25 Jan 2006 First Pacific looks to consolidate PLDT stake
25 Jan 2006 Digitel asks NTC to mediate in interconnection talks
24 Jan 2006 ePLDT and NTT buddy up to offer instant messaging
23 Jan 2006 Globe announces 3G pilot and hints at end-March launch
18 Jan 2006 PLDT and M1 strike pre-paid service deal
18 Jan 2006 Nokia picks up Smart 3G contract
17 Jan 2006 Losers mount last dash bids for final 3G licence
12 Jan 2006 Bayantel seeks review on failed 3G bid
11 Jan 2006 Rebels launch attacks on cellphone sites
10 Jan 2006 PLDT revises access charges
9 Jan 2006 Globe Telecom aims for 2006 3G launch
6 Jan 2006 NTC rejects Next Mobile’s 3G application
5 Jan 2006 Smart to launch payphone business
4 Jan 2006 DoCoMo to invest USD300 million in PLDT
3 Jan 2006 Cellcos put up ‘performance bonds’ to guarantee 3G delivery
22 Dec 2005 NTC unveils ‘pro-competition’ policy document
14 Dec 2005 NTC to issue 3G licences before end-year
9 Dec 2005 MobileOne in tie-up with PLDT and Smart
1 Dec 2005 Nokia and PLDT to develop fixed-mobile convergence
29 Nov 2005 Next to invest USD370 million in 3G
25 Nov 2005 Smart to invest USD60 million in 3G; Bayantel wants licence
21 Nov 2005 Digitel to launch mobile e-mail; Globe to launch 3G
11 Nov 2005 SMS tax to be implemented; mobile market slows
10 Nov 2005 Globe 3Q profit rises 2.8%
9 Nov 2005 PLDT profit rises
26 Oct 2005 Digitel asks court to dismiss Piltel suit
25 Oct 2005 Globe wants to offer 3G
10 Oct 2005 PLDT wants to reduce debts ahead of schedule
23 Sep 2005 PLDT expects mobile users to drop
8 Sep 2005 Sun Cellular contracts Alcatel for expansion
25 Aug 2005 NTC tells Smart to settle dispute
25 Aug 2005 NTC opens up VoIP market
25 Aug 2005 NTT launches W-LAN in Philippines
24 Aug 2005 PLDT strikes Wi-Fi roaming deals
23 Aug 2005 ISM wants control of Eastern Telecom
19 Aug 2005 Smart contests ETPI sale
18 Aug 2005 NTC rules on VoIP
12 Aug 2005 Globe launches 3G trial
11 Aug 2005 PLDT raises Airborne Access stake
5 Aug 2005 Piltel 1H earnings increase
4 Aug 2005 Globe reports 38% fall in net profit
1 Aug 2005 Globe shares fall on H2 revenue fears
27 Jul 2005 SMART to get Motorola Canopy wireless broadband equipment
27 Jul 2005 BayanTel plans mobile launch
22 Jul 2005 Philippines need USD27 million to connect schools
20 Jul 2005 Regulator approves broadband merger
12 Jul 2005 Government/Intel sign wireless broadband agreement
11 Jul 2005 Meridian to invest PHP2 billion in broadband
6 Jul 2005 NTC warns cellcos about unused licences
5 Jul 2005 Qualcomm wants 3G this year
4 Jul 2005 Telcos say no thanks to 3G
20 Jun 2005 Sun Cellular expands; Globe to launch nationwide
17 Jun 2005 NTC releases new 3G rules
17 Jun 2005 PLDT wants to buy Bayantel
15 Jun 2005 PLDT expects full year profits to reach PHP27 billion
3 Jun 2005 Manufacturers vow to improve handset quality
31 May 2005 Digitel to invest USD200 million in 2006
25 May 2005 Digitel wins price offer fight
16 May 2005 Telof to launch VoIP in unserved areas
11 May 2005 Companies told to stop resisting VoIP deregulation
10 May 2005 Innove to launch internet services
9 May 2005 Digitel contracts equipment suppliers for expansion
9 May 2005 First Pacific considers PLDT acquisition
6 May 2005 PLDT reports Q1 growth
5 May 2005 Fixed lines grow by 4.52% in 2004
4 May 2005 Bayantel to invest in broadband
4 May 2005 Globe reports flat Q1
28 Apr 2005 GSM growth could boost economy
26 Apr 2005 PLDT consolidates mobile operations; revives satellite plans
21 Apr 2005 Digitel’s net loss widens in 2004
14 Apr 2005 Stop opposing VoIP says government
12 Apr 2005 Smart asks NTC to conduct network tests
7 Apr 2005 Danish firm to invest USD8 million in the Philippines
5 Apr 2005 NTC launches draft policy on VoIP
31 Mar 2005 NTC approves VoIP calls
29 Mar 2005 NTC calls for six-second billing
22 Mar 2005 NTC to crack down on mobile spam
18 Mar 2005 PLDT wants tie-ups with Singapore and the US
17 Mar 2005 SingTel reduces Globe stake to 45.1%
15 Mar 2005 PLDT expects 80,000 DSL subscribers by end-2005
14 Mar 2005 USD200 million expansion plan for Sun Cellular
11 Mar 2005 Smart and Piltel to launch unlimited talk/text offer
10 Mar 2005 NTC plans new legislation
1 Mar 2005 PLDT reports record net profit
24 Feb 2005 VoIP market to see early liberalisation
17 Feb 2005 Singtel to increase Globe stake
31 Jan 2005 SingTel looks to strengthen its Philippine portfolio
17 Jan 2005 Smart buys equipment from Nokia
5 Jan 2005 Globe wants Subic Bay contract
21 Dec 2004 Nokia bags Smart expansion order
11 Nov 2004 SingTel increases Globe stake
5 Nov 2004 NTC announces public consultation over 3G/VoIP
4 Oct 2004 Smart looking to expand ex-pat cellular service to Singapore
30 Sep 2004 Regulator considers sale of two 3G concessions
20 Aug 2004 Smart battles it out with NTC
3 Aug 2004 Mobile sector pushes net profit up for Filipino telcos
26 Jul 2004 Future looks bleak for Sun Cellular
2 Jun 2004 Piltel creditors say debt buy-back deal not Smart enough
10 May 2004 Globe predicting 46% rise in profits on back of strong mobile sales
5 May 2004 PLDT and Globe both report record growth in 1Q
26 Apr 2004 Smart opts for Empower Interactive SMS upgrade
23 Mar 2004 Smart to take on Piltel’s debt
19 Feb 2004 Record profits and strong subscriber gains keep PLDT at No.1
29 Jan 2004 Wireless gains boost Globe’s bottom line
26 Jan 2004 Nokia gets Smart
23 Jan 2004 PLDT orders broadband equipment
22 Jan 2004 Smart to upgrade SMS service
15 Jan 2004 PLDT wireless subs top 13 million
27 Nov 2003 Alcatel to expand Digitel’s GSM network
13 Nov 2003 Globe selects Nokia for EDGE rollout
5 Nov 2003 PLDT: mobile subscriber growth quadruples net income
16 Oct 2003 Deutsche Telekom exits Globe
11 Aug 2003 SingTel and Ayala let share option deadline slip: could still buy Globe
28 Jul 2003 Express Telecom ditches GSM for CDMA
16 Jul 2003 Charges on job cuts and loss-making companies cost PLDT dear
16 Jun 2003 Verizon cuts Bayantel free
16 May 2003 PLDT profits exceed expectations
6 May 2003 Globe awards Nokia Philippine contract
25 Mar 2003 PLDT’s Piltel writedown surprises analysts
12 Mar 2003 FCC intervenes in US-Philippines tariff spat