MANILA, Philippines, January 29, 2013 – Leading telecommunication services provider PLDT recently powered the Sinulog Festival in Cebu City by providing free premium WiFi access to Cebuanos and visitors as they celebrated the much-awaited festival.
“We are glad to showcase the vibrant and colorful Sinulog festival to the world by providing spectators free premium WiFi access that enabled them to share their photos and videos of the festival to their families and friends here and abroad,” said PLDT Cebu Customer Service Zone Head Bong C. Lintag.
The PLDT premium WiFi service covered the following Sinulog route: Gen. Maxilom Ave. across Jollibee Gorordo, Gen. Maxilom Ave. corner F. Sotto Drive, Gen. Maxilom Ave. Mango Squaremall, Old Fuente Police Station, Osmena Blvd. near CAP, PLDT Jones Office, Cebu Sports Complex Grandstand, Prov’l South Bus Terminal, N. Bacalso Ave. corner Alcantara St., Fronting USC corner Pelaez and P. Del Rosario Sts., Del Rosario corner Sikatuna, and Fronting Cebu City Hall.
PLDT’s WiFi Zone also further enlivened the Life Dance Party which was attended by thousands of students and young adults at the Boardwalk Complex in Mandaue City, as well as the Ms. Sinulog 2013 contest at the Cebu Sports Complex Grandstand.
“The Sinulog WiFi was made possible by PLDT’s Fibr, the ultra-fast fiber optic service that delivers up to 100 megabits per second (Mbps) internet speed,” Lintag added.
A valuable tool for festival and party goers, the free Internet access allowed them to chronicle the events and post live photos and updates as they happened via Twitter, Facebook, or other social networking sites.
“We are happy to have been part of the Sinulog celebration by providing the city with our premium WiFi service. WiFi Zone complements the myDSL service at home, allowing customers to stay connected even outside their home,” said PLDT Vice President and Head of HOME Data Solutions Gary Dujali.
During the festivities, PLDT myDSL subscribers in Cebu simply had to register at www.pldthome.com to get their FREE username and password, or got a free trial card to access the WiFi Zone. Non-subscribers used the cards that were provided by PLDT. The free trial WiFi Zone cards were distributed during the festivities at the PLDT booths located in strategic areas of the city.
Meanwhile, PLDT also conducted the biggest Internet sale during the Sinulog festivities which allowed Cebuanos to avail of exclusive broadband offers.
“It was a great opportunity for Cebuanos and visitors to benefit from the Internet sale. PLDT’s myDSL plans were packed with great values and savings including free installation, free WiFi Zone subscription, free WiFi modems, free Telpad units when they upgrade to a Telpad plan, and discounts on myDSL plans starting at Plan 1299,” Dujali said.
myDSL is PLDT’s leading broadband service running through a robust wired connection that enables family members to have stronger connections at home. The exclusive promo allowed families in Cebu to enjoy boosted speeds from 768 Kbps to 1 Mbps when they upgrade from Plan 990 to Plan 1299.
The Sinulog Festival is an annual celebration in Cebu, held in honor of the infant Jesus or the Sto. Niño. It is highlighted by a grand religious procession, and a colourful parade with street dancing - both traversing the main thoroughfares of the city. The exotic sights and electrifying sounds add to the sparkle of the celebrations that attract throngs of people, making Cebu the prime destination of both foreign and domestic tourists at this time of the year.
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