Farmers, mountain folks enjoy improved connectivity with activation of more Smart LTE cell sites

PR 07/06/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines – More mountain barangays are now enjoying the best technology for fast, reliable, and affordable mobile internet connection with the activation of Smart Communications Inc. LTE cell sites. The latest is Barangay Linut-od, located…

ALS gets boost with Learning Center, Smart School-in-a-Bag

PR 06/09/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines – When the Department of Education (DepEd) conceptualized the Alternative Learning System (ALS) over 15 years ago, its primary goal was simple: to assist out-of-school youth and adult learners who haven’t completed basic education.…

Smart literacy apps named sole Filipino finalist for GSMA’s Asia Mobile Awards 2019

PR 06/05/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines – The roster of mother tongue –based literacy apps developed by leading wireless services provider Smart Communications (Smart) has been shortlisted in this year’s Asia Mobile Awards (AMO 2019). Organized by mobile network operators…

Stronger signal seen to uplift lives of residents in mountain brgys of Cebu City

PR 01/26/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Better connectivity means better lives for the residents of Barangays Guba and Bonbon in Cebu City, two mountainous barangays that now enjoy stronger cellular and data signal after Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) fired…

Cebuano kids, parents urged to download Kaalam learning app

PR 01/13/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Third grader Christine Sosas of Argao Central Elementary School recently discovered a fun mobile application that enables her to learn important lessons in her native language. Sosas enjoyed exploring the Kaalam app, launched…

Technological innovations, partnerships boost community disaster preparedness, response in PH

PR 01/05/2019

Communication services, technological innovations and partnerships with various organizations — these factors have helped communities from all over the Philippines bolster disaster preparedness and response efforts. As the Philippines faced typhoons, volcanic eruptions and other hazards in…

SMART’s bid to build cell sites in Binaliw, Guba, Bonbon okayed

Morexette Marie B. Erram 11/25/2018

WANTING to address “dead spots” in the mountain areas of Cebu City, Mayor Tomas Osmeña has announced the approval of the construction of cell sites in Barangays Guba, Binaliw, and Bonbon by telecommunication giant Smart. In a…

Firm: More digital services to address financial access issues

Jose Santino S. Bunachita 11/21/2018

A LOT of Filipinos, especially in the province still have little to no access to financial services. And with the continued thrust of the government towards a digital economy, these far-flung areas are at risk of being…

Koreans eye smart water mgmt investments in Cebu

Jose Santino S. Bunachita 11/16/2018

The Korean government is exploring possible investments in smart water management technologies in Cebu. K-Water, Korea’s representative water specialized public corporation, brought several Korean businesses engaged in water management to a forum which was attended by mayors…

Smart, Globe rolling out 5G in 2019

Inquirer 08/11/2018

PLDT Inc.’s mobile subsidiary, Smart Communications Inc., announced its intention to deploy a 5G “pilot network” by the first half of 2019. PLDT also announced a partnership with Swedish technology giant Ericsson in line with the rollout…

Smart backs independent student learning

PR 06/29/2018

Teaching more by teaching less Can students learn something as complicated as integral calculus largely on their own? In a workshop held recently in Bohol, dozens of teachers handling different subjects were asked to copy a calculus…

Smart backs ecotourism initiatives in Mindanao

PR 06/26/2018

Tourism officers and planning officers from local government units in Northern Mindanao recently joined an ecotourism workshop initiated by Smart Communications in partnership with the Department of Tourism–Region 10. The two-day training was designed to enhance ecotourism…

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