‘JuanSIM ng Bayan’: PLDT, Smart step up with over half a million free SIMs as PBBM calls on telcos to connect remote areas

Submitted by rmcamongol on Mon, 03/24/2025 - 11:00
PLDT and Smart are stepping up with over half a million free SIM cards for over 170 locations—their contribution to President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s P5-billion “JuanSIM ng Bayan” initiative to connect underserved communities.

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No Filipino left offline: PLDT, Smart to fire up 200 sites for remote communities

Submitted by rmcamongol on Sun, 03/23/2025 - 10:00

As the Philippine government intensifies efforts to bridge the digital divide, PLDT Inc. (PLDT) and its wireless arm Smart Communications, Inc (Smart) are firing up around 200 sites this year to serve remote areas. This forms part of the Private Sector Advisory Council’s Digital Infrastructure (PSAC DI) commitment to build new cell sites aimed at expanding connectivity in Geographically Isolated and Disadvantaged Areas (GIDAs) and empowering millions of Filipinos with improved digital access.

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PLDT Group strengthens support for ARTA streamlining initiatives, boosting vision of ‘Bagong Pilipinas’

Submitted by rmcamongol on Mon, 01/13/2025 - 07:30
PLDT and its wireless subsidiary Smart have reaffirmed their commitment to back the Government's digitalization efforts. They aim to streamline and transform government processes, narrow the digital divide, and implement policies aligned with the Government's vision of a Bagong Pilipinas.

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MVP’s response to PBBM directive to connect far-flung areas: Yes, Mr. President

Submitted by rmcamongol on Fri, 12/20/2024 - 07:30
PLDT Chairman and CEO Manuel V. Pangilinan believes that a partnership between the Government and the telco sector is crucial in connecting remote, rural areas—officially referred to as Geographically Isolated and Disadvantaged Areas (GIDAs).

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PLDT, Smart support PBBM's digitalization goals, backing PSAC’s efforts in GIDAs

Submitted by rmcamongol on Wed, 10/02/2024 - 14:01
PLDT and its wireless unit Smart bolster their commitment to support President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.'s digitalization mission, by expanding reliable internet access to Geographically Isolated and Disadvantaged Areas (GIDAs) across the Philippines.

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