PLDT’s wireless subsidiary, Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart), is upgrading the 5G experience for ordinary Filipinos through its value mobile brand, TNT, with the launch of 5G Max—a boosted network experience that delivers faster speeds and more reliable connectivity for subscribers.

A big step toward TNT’s thrust to bring the many benefits of 5G technology to the masses, the TNT 5G Max experience is initially available at the Bonifacio Global City in Taguig and its surrounding areas - a bustling area of people from all walks of life, including office workers, college students, entrepreneurs, and tourists, among others.

Powered by TNT 5G Max, subscribers can experience seamless connectivity as they go about their daily online activities like upload and download heavy files instantly, staying active on their productivity apps, streaming their favorite shows in ultra-high definition without interruption,and play high-bandwidth mobile games without lag.

“Ramdam ko talaga ang bilis ng TNT sa Taguig kasi di ako nag-la-lag sa app. Mahalaga ito sa trabaho ko bilang rider para tuluy-tuloy ang biyahe," said Aaron Blanquera, 39, a ride-hailing app driver who has been a TNT user for two years now.

"Mahilig talaga ako mag-FB at TikTok tuwing break, at napansin ko na mas mabilis nang mag-load ang videos sa phone ko," said Krissian Levi Sindico, 28, who works in a BPO company in Taguig and has been a TNT user for five years.

“TNT 5G Max strengthens our mission of bringing ‘saya’ to the masses powered by the latest innovations. We look forward to rolling this out to more areas across the country so more Filipinos can benefit from our superior 5G experience. It will be simply amazing,” said Lloyd R. Manaloto, TNT Group Head.

TNT 5G Panalo Phone for only P3,990

To make the 5G Max experience even more accessible, TNT unveiled the new TNT 5G Panalo Phone, the most affordable 5G smartphone in the Philippines for only Php3,990.

Now available at accredited retailers nationwide, the TNT 5G Panalo Phone is compatible with 5G to provide users with faster speeds, more reliable connectivity, and better quality of service.

Built for everyday use, the TNT 5G Panalo Phone runs on Android 14 and is powered by an Octa-Core processor with 4GB RAM and 64GB storage, expandable up to 512GB, ensuring smooth multitasking for work, school, and entertainment. It also has a 13MP rear camera and 5MP front camera for taking sharp photos and clear video calls.

The TNT 5G Panalo Phone is perfect for Filipinos from all walks of life to enjoy a faster, smoother, and reliable mobile experience at a very affordable price. Young professionals, call center agents, riders, and college students can rely on it to stay productive and entertained - from streaming high-resolution movies and series on the go, navigating online maps in real time, or attending online classes and virtual meetings.

Best Paired with Saya All 99 and Unli 5G 75

Subscribers who plan to purchase the TNT 5G Panalo Phone can unlock its full potential by topping up with TNT’s Saya All 99 or Unli 5G 75 promos.

With TNT Saya All 99, users get 6GB of open access data, unlimited access to Facebook, Messenger, TikTok, and Mobile Legends: Bang Bang, as well as unlimited calls and texts to all networks, all valid for 7 days.

Subscribers can also rely on TNT Unli 5G 75, which offers unlimited 5G data for 1 day.

TNT is powered by Smart’s award-winning mobile network.To learn more about TNT’s affordable offers, follow TNT’s official accounts on Facebook, X, YouTube, and TikTok..

Gear up for a day of maximum fun and excitement as value mobile brand TNT takes its 5G connectivity to the “max” with a FREE show headlined by Joshua Garcia, Darren Espanto, Alexa Ilacad, and more on Nov. 29, Friday at Market! Market! in Taguig City. Open to everyone, the TNT 5G MAX Masaya! event will also feature online celebrity Mimiyuuuh and performances by "It's Showtime" host Jackie Gonzaga, singer-songwriter and rapper KZ Tandingan, and the hitmaker OPM band Lola Amour.

Experience TNT 'MAX 5G' first-hand

Aside from offering world-class performances, the TNT 5G MAX Masaya! event also features exciting activities at interactive booths called ‘SAYA 5G Zones",’ which showcase TNT 5G Max’s fast and reliable connectivity. For example, those into mobile gaming can put their skills to the test at the Unli 5G and Turbo ML Station, while those who love creating content can head to the Saya All TikTok Station to share their own version of trending videos. Guests can also experience futuristic tech and even play with Huawei Robot Dog and AI Avatar Station. To make sure they can enjoy a much better mobile experience powered by TNT 5G Max, guests can head to Upgrade Station to easily switch or upgrade to a TNT 5G SIM and top up with the TNT’s value-packed data offers.

Game-Changing Announcement

Amid all the fun activities, TNT is also set to make a huge announcement in line with its push to bring TNT 5G Max and its many benefits to more ordinary Filipinos – from browsing apps and websites in seconds, streaming ultra-high-definition videos seamlessly, uploading content in real-time, or playing high-bandwidth mobile games without lag.

"At TNT, we believe 5G should be accessible to everyone. That’s why we’re bringing 5G for All, allowing our customers to enjoy 5G connectivity even with our Panalo Load offers starting at just ₱10. We’re also excited to launch TNT’s most affordable 5G phone, priced below ₱4,000, making the benefits of 5G more accessible than ever" said Lloyd R. Manaloto, FVP and TNT Group Head for TNT. “This is also our way of showing our gratitude to our customers who continue to make TNT the Philippines’ biggest mobile brand,” Manaloto added. Learn more about TNT’s value-packed offers and fun-filled events, by following its official accounts on Facebook, X, Instagram, and TikTok.

Value mobile brand TNT is bringing more 'saya' and excitement for KaTropas this Christmas season as it launches its Paskong Panalo Raffle Promo, which gives subscribers a chance to win 5G smartphones and cash prizes of up to Php1 million.

Running from November 17 to December 28, TNT's Paskong Panalo Raffle promo is for all the TNT subscribers nationwide to receive data freebies instantly and earn raffle entries for prizes with every purchase of TNT’s featured promo of the week.

Text "RAFFLE" to 5858 to join

Starting November 15, TNT subscribers can already sign up for the raffle by simply texting "RAFFLE" to 5858 to receive a successful participation notification. By texting this keyword, subscribers agree to the Terms and Conditions and Privacy Notice of this promo.

Upon successful registration, customers can start earning and accumulating raffle entries for every purchase of the featured promo of the week starting November 17.

Aside from earning a raffle entry, subscribers registering to the featured promo for the week will also enjoy double data, giving them more ways to connect and spread 'saya' with their katropas this holiday season.

5G smartphones and cash prizes up to Php 1 Million up for grabs

Five (5) lucky TNT subscribers per week will win some of the latest 5G smartphones in weekly prizes, enabling them to enjoy the blazing-fast Smart 5G connectivity in their favorite online activities, such as streaming their favorite holiday movies and series on the go, making crystal-clear video calls to their katropas, and uploading and posting their memorable Christmas moments on social media in real-time.

TNT Paskong Panalo will also pick 5 winners (one winner per region: North and Central Luzon, NCR, South Luzon, Visayas, Mindanao) of cash prizes each week with a final raffle draw where 5 winners will get P1,000,000 each, all enabling lucky subscribers to chase their 'saya' in life and fulfill their dreams - whether it's to start a small business, renovate their home, fund their education, or save up for their future.

"TNT Paskong Panalo is our way of making the Christmas celebrations of our ka-tropas more fun, exciting, and meaningful. This is just one of the many ways we show our appreciation to our subscribers for continuously making TNT the country's biggest mobile brand,” said Lloyd R. Manaloto, Group Head FVP for TNT.

To learn more about TNT Paskong Panalo promo, visit https://tntph.com/paskongpanalo2024 and follow TNT’s official social media pages.

After racking up millions of views and drawing praises from netizens for its wit and creativity, the viral video of mobile brand TNT entitled “Tattoo” has been recognized as Best TV material by Bestads, the world's best global ad industry website.

Bestads selects the best advertisements in every medium each week from submissions all over the world, as judged by a top creative director or team.

The first Filipino video to top the Bestads list within the past three years, “Tattoo,” is part of TNT’s "Mag-SIM Reg Para Hindi SIM Dead" campaign and is one of three videos aimed at encouraging subscribers to register their SIMs to avoid permanent SIM deactivation and all its hassles.

Reminder of how good it feels to laugh

“Tattoo” was handpicked by guest judge Maria Devereux, Head of Innovation and Executive Creative Director at Accenture Song, North America.

“This film reminded me how good it feels to laugh,” noted the multi-awarded Los Angeles-based creative. “A simple idea that touched on a relatable pain point for anyone who hates the complexity of life admin, which as far as I can tell, is pretty much everyone,” she added.

"We are honored with this recognition from Bestads, which proves the power of creative storytelling to touch people and move them to action - while eliciting a good laugh,” said Francis E. Flores, SVP and Head of Consumer Wireless Business – Individual at Smart.

“This is a result of all the creativity, hard work, and the collaboration among the TNT and Smart teams as well as our partner agency, who are all committed to inform our subscribers about the importance of SIM Registration,” he added.

Over 40 million views across channels

In the clever and creative film, TNT sticks to its brand promise of delivering 'saya' or fun - even in a public service reminder that shows the universal pain points of dealing with administrative processes.

The video features a man visiting a remittance center to claim his cash but fails to provide his One-Time Password (OTP) for lack of a registered SIM. To prove his identity, he resorts to showing his graduation photo, driver's license, SSS ID, and birth certificate—all tattooed on his body! Watch the film here: 

The video has garnered over 40 million views across social media channels like YouTube, Facebook and TikTok, with netizens praising it for being “unique,” “funny,” and “unskippable, effectively urging them to finally register their SIM.

Leader in SIM Registration

As of May 8, Smart and TNT continue to lead SIM Registration in the country with 44.9 million registered subscribers, which is 67.75 percent of their declared subscriber base.

With the recent announcement of the deadline extension of the SIM Registration Act, Smart continues to encourage subscribers to register their SIMs before July 25, 2023.

To register, TNT and Smart Prepaid subscribers can visit the https://simreg.smart.com.ph/ portal, while Smart Bro subscribers can refer to http://www.smart.com.ph/viewbroadbandsms for instructions on getting their OTP. Smart Postpaid users, on the other hand, are already considered registered based on the latest advice of DICT.

TNT is powered by Smart, the Philippines’ Fastest and Best Mobile Network according to Ookla, the global leader in mobile and broadband network intelligence. To learn more about SIM Registration, visit https://tntph.com/Pages/sim-reg.

 

Staying connected for family, work, and play is very important for us as we all navigate the New Normal. The good news is that PLDT and its wireless subsidiary Smart have ramped up the Philippines' internet to blazing speeds. What's also great is customers can enjoy the cashless experience and pay bills or buy mobile load from the comforts of their home via their PayMaya app.     

   

The best part is that customers of PLDT, Smart, and TNT for the whole month of March can enjoy an entire range of perks and cashback rewards when they pay their bills or buy load from the PayMaya app.     

    

Here’s what’s in store for PLDT, Smart, and TNT subscribers:     

   

 

Exclusive Perks on PayMaya for New and Returning PLDT Home subscribers  

   

All new PLDT Home subscribers can enjoy a P200 cashback when they pay their first PLDT Home Fiber or Asenso Fiber bill through the PayMaya app.  

   

On top of that, All PLDT Home subscribers who will pay their bills for Plans 999 to 4099 until March 31, 2022 will also get a raffle entry for a chance to win 99% cashback of the amount they paid for - or a maximum of P4,058 for those paying for Plan 4099 in the weekly raffle draw.  

   

   

Buy Smart Prepaid load and enjoy multiple  cashback  rewards  and  vouchers from PayMaya   

   

Smart Prepaid subscribers can get a one-time 14% cashback when they buy Smart load for ALL DATA 299 and 199, MAGIC DATA 399 and 499, SULIT SURF PLUS 249, GIGA VIDEO+ 449, GIGA VIDEO 299, GIGA STORIES 299, or UNLI 5G DATA 599 and 299 in the PayMaya app from today until March 31, 2022.    

    

There's more! On the upcoming paydays this March or from March 14 to 16 and from March 30 to April 1, 2022, Smart subscribers can enjoy a 20% cashback when they buy or send P300 worth of Smart/TNT regular load, Famload 599, and Famload 999 in the PayMaya app. Subscribers can avail themselves of the cashback reward twice for each payday period.    

   

There are also Lazada vouchers up for grabs for Smart subscribers! On March 3-5, April 4-6, and May 5-7, Smart subscribers can get a free Lazada voucher worth P75 when they buy or send a P500 worth of Smart/TNT regular load. Subscribers can get a voucher for each promo period.    

   

Special Smart data promos only in PayMaya    

   

In addition to these rewards, Smart subscribers can also avail of the following PayMaya-exclusive data promos:    

 

Smart/TNT Regular Load 100 + FREEBIES	until May 20, 2022	P100 regular load valid for 1 year with FREE 60 min. all net calls and unli all net nexts for 3 days
Smart Unli 5G 599	until Mar. 31, 2022	Unli 5G data for 30 days + extra 12GB data when used in non-5G areas
Smart Unli 5G 299	until Mar. 31, 2022	Unli 5G data for 7 days + extra 3GB data when used in non-5G areas
Smart All Data 99	until Mar. 31, 2022	6GB sharable data for all sites valid for 7 days
Smart All Data 299	until Mar. 31, 2022	24GB sharable data for all sites valid for 30 days
Smart Magic Data 199	until Mar. 31, 2022	6GB no expiry data for all sites
Smart  Magic Data 399	until Mar. 31, 2022	24GB no expiry data for all sites

   

   

  And, as always, customers can also register to these new data promos from Smart and TNT:    

 

    

Smart/TNT Giga Power 75	2GB power every day for all sites and apps valid for 3 days
Smart/TNT Giga Power 149	FREE Unli TikTok everyday plus 2 GB power everyday for all sites and apps valid for 7 days
Smart/TNT Giga Power 499	FREE Unli TikTok everyday plus 2 GB power everyday for all sites and apps valid for 30 days
TNT Pantawid 10	100 MB data + 100 All Net Mins. (calls) + 100 Allnet texts for 1 day
TNT Pantawid 15	150 MB data + 150 All Net Mins. (calls) + 150 Allnet texts for 1 day
TNT Pantawid 20	200 MB data + Unli All Net calls and texts for 1 day
SURFSAYA FB 199	FREE UNLI TIKTOK EVERYDAY +    2GB Open Access data + 200 MB/day for FB, TikTok, IG, ML + Unli TriNet Calls and Texts valid for 30 days
SURFSAYA FB 99	FREE 1GB TIKTOK EVERYDAY +   1.5GB Open Access data + 100 MB/day for TikTok, IG, FB, ML + Unli TriNet Calls and Texts valid for 7 days
SURFSAYA FB 30	450MB Open Access data + 250 MB/day for FB,ML,IG,TikTok + Unli All Net Calls and Texts valid for 3 days
SURFSAYA FB 20	300MB Open Access data + 150 MB/day for FB,ML,IG,TikTok + Unli All Net Calls and Texts valid for 2 days

   

    

There are so many ways to enjoy cashless rewards while staying connected when you pay your PLDT Home bills or buy your Smart or TNT telco and mobile data on PayMaya. Pay your bills and avail of the data promos you need on PayMaya today! Download the app for free from the Apple App Store and Google Play Store if you don’t have an account yet. Basta staying connected, sulit and rewarding with PayMaya!     

    

PayMaya is the only end-to-end digital payments ecosystem enabler in the Philippines, with platforms and services that cut across consumers, merchants, communities, and government.  As of end-December 2021, PayMaya provides more than 44 million Filipinos access to financial services through its consumer platforms. Its Smart Padala by PayMaya network of over 63,000 partner agent touchpoints serves as last-mile digital financial hubs in communities, providing the unbanked and underserved access to digital services. Through its enterprise business, it is the largest digital payments processor for key industries in the country, including "every day" merchants such as the largest retail, food, gas, and eCommerce merchants, as well as government agencies and units.          

       

To know more about PayMaya's products and services, visit www.PayMaya.com or follow @PayMayaOfficial on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.   

 

To provide vital communication services in the aftermath of Typhoon Ulysses, PLDT wireless unit Smart Communications is giving free data and text/call credits to over 12 million affected Smart and TNT customers in Metro Manila and Luzon.

It had earlier provided similar efforts to customers in Southern Luzon, impacted by Super Typhoon Rolly. Sun Prepaid subscribers, which were recently rebranded to Smart Prepaid, also received the free credits.

"We will implement all viable means to support our countrymen and keep customers connected during these times," says PLDT-Smart FVP & Group Head, Corporate Communications Cathy Yap-Yang. "Our goal is to keep everyone connected, as we restore telco services disrupted by the passage of typhoons."

As of November 13, 2020, Smart says its mobile services in affected areas have been restored except in Marikina, Tarlac, and Bulacan where repairs are still ongoing.

To help affected residents connect with their loved ones, Smart has also set up communication services as a form of aid: Libreng Tawag, Libreng Charging and Libreng Wifi stations in Marikina, Valenzuela, Rizal, Aurora, Sorsogon, and Camarines Sur while Libreng Tawag and Charging sites are also up in Pampanga, Bataan, Tarlac, Bulacan, Nueva Ecija and Tuguegarao City. Roving Wifi stations are also positioned in Albay and Sorsogon to provide free calling, charging and wifi services, as well as Libreng Load to affected customers. These services will also be available in other typhoon-hit areas after #UlyssesPH passes.

Smart had also extended communication support to the Albay Public Safety and Emergency Management Office (APSEMO) and the local government unit of Marikina.

PLDT and Smart have set up a crisis command center to better communicate with customers. The platform will enable PLDT-Smart to quickly relay critical information about its services in the wake of Typhoon Ulysses.

Meanwhile, Smart has resumed the last mile of restoration activities in Catanduanes, Camarines Sur, and Albay as Typhoon Ulysses weakens and moves further away from the country.

Learning and discovery can happen anywhere—and in this age of high-speed connectivity and multiple screens, YouTube is a top go-to for content. Not only is it a platform for entertainment, it has also evolved into a medium for practical tips, novel ideas, inspirational talks and even scientific projects.

While it’s back-to-school season for most kids, here are five educational YouTube channels to help keep you learning, level up your skills or even discover a hidden passion.

1. BuzzFeed Nifty – 21 Best Bedroom DIY Projects (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cvkiw2Mwle8)
If you’re thinking of revamping your room but have limited budget, then here’s the perfect guide for you. These short tutorials are easy to follow and suggest using existing materials that can be found in your home. Your new house pieces will surely be conversation starters when you’ll have friends or relatives over. Follow BuzzFeed Nifty on YouTube for more craft hacks and DIYs.

2. Tasty – 4 Easy 3-Ingredient Dinners (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ChimwDq09A)
Feel like an expert and impress your loved ones and friends by following these effortless dinner recipes with only three ingredients. Everyone will want to be invited to your next dinner party after they sample your culinary delights. Tasty also has a lot of kitchen hacks and cooking tips on their YouTube channel.

3. Justin Brown – How to Film Professional Videos with Smartphone (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qoxihY5Buc8 )
Inspired by your favorite content creator and starting a vlog soon? Pursue your passion by following this video tutorial on how to film professional videos just by using your smartphone. Justin Brown teaches about filming techniques and editing tips on his super handy YouTube channel.

4. Dan Fynn – Photoshop tips – Remove tourists from your photos (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cyRiITtNXos)
Wondering how your favorite bloggers and influencers take their photos with no tourists around? Well, this Photoshop tutorial has got you covered. Aside from leveling up your travel photos, learning Photoshop is also a useful skill at work or in school. More of Dan Flynn’s quick Photoshop tips are available when you follow his YouTube channel.

5. 5-minute Craft KIDS – 17 Cool Tricks and Experiments you can do at home (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1KAJX7nLppU)


Start them young! Parents with kids who don’t go to school yet can try these simple and fun experiments at home. Spark the interest of your Little Einstein with these short experiment tutorials and who knows your kid might be the next science genius. Follow 5-minute Craft KIDS on YouTube for more kid-friendly experiments and tricks.

Enjoy FREE YouTube every day with Smart, TNT and Sun

Worried about using up all your data while watching these videos? Fret not! All Smart, TNT and Sun customers can now enjoy up to one hour of free YouTube streaming every day until July 15.

If you are a prepaid customer of Smart, TNT, or Sun, simply register to load packages like GigaSurf99, AllOutSurf99, GigaSurf50, AllOutSurf 30, Panalo Data 30, Panalo Combo 30, Super Combo 20, and Big Time Data 70, and enjoy up to one hour of FREE YouTube every day - for as long as your chosen promo is valid.

On the other hand, Smart Postpaid subscribers can enjoy one hour of FREE YouTube every day with their active postpaid plan. This includes Giga X Plans, which already come with 10GB data for video streaming. Sun Postpaid customers can also enjoy the promo instantly, except for Sun Fixed Load Plans users who simply have to register to select load buckets to enjoy the daily treat.

Find inspiration and learning from these YouTube channels and see where discovering something new can take you. Enjoy!

Celebrate freedom in a big way by enjoying FREE 1GB data when you register to Giga Surf 99 using your Smart, TNT, or Sun prepaid account from June 9 to 17, 2018.

Under this limited special offer, the already data-packed Giga Surf 99 gets a big boost to offer 3GB data (up from its regular 2GB data), plus unlimited texts to all networks valid for seven days.

If you are a Smart Prepaid customer, register to Giga Surf 99 by texting GIGA99 to 9999. With 3GB, you have the freedom to do more of what you love – whether it is watching your favorite series over the break, streaming the NBA Finals on-the-go, uploading a new entry on your passion vlog, or sharing your favorite photos on Instagram and Facebook.

If you are a TNT customer, enjoy Giga Surf 99 by texting GIGA99 to 4545. With 3GB, you have more than enough data to check your tropa’s updates on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram, or play over the holiday break with everyone on top mobile games like Mobile Legends, Clash of Clans, or Arena of Valor.

With the same amount of data, you can also easily share your jams with friends by streaming your playlist of chart-toppers, or watching the latest music videos on YouTube.

If you are a Sun customer, get Giga Surf 99 by texting GIGA99 to 247. With 3GB, there’s enough data to score the perfect deals on your favorite online stores, discounts on shopping apps, and book promo seats from budget airlines running their own Independence Day sales.

You can also get more value out of your 3GB when you use it to reach your goals: book gigs online, cultivate new hobbies and skills through reputable blogs, sign up for free online courses, or grow your network of clients on social media.

Free YouTube every day

On top of your 3GB which you can use for anything, registering to Giga Surf 99 also gives Smart and Sun Prepaid customers up to one hour of Free YouTube every day for seven days. With Free YouTube on top of your data allocation, you don’t have to hold back anymore on streaming your favorite music videos, viewing fresh content from your favorite vloggers, or catching up on the latest viral content on your feed.

You can also use make the most of your Free YouTube every day by learning from How-To videos, getting inspired by DIY projects, or looking back at history through documentaries – your imagination is the limit!

Don’t miss out on this one big treat! Register to Giga Surf 99 with Smart, TNT, and Sun!

Smart, YouTube team up to connect Filipinos to the world of video. Filipino video fans can now watch YouTube for free for one hour daily with Smart.
PLDT wireless arm Smart Communications Inc. (Smart) is giving Smart, TNT, and Sun prepaid customers free access for one hour daily to YouTube and soon to other online video services starting today until July 15.
These subscribers can watch YouTube for one hour for free daily by simply registering to load packages like GigaSurf99, AllOutSurf99, GigaSurf 50, AllOutSurf 30, Panalo Data 30, Panalo Combo 30, Super Combo 20, and Big Time Data 70. They can enjoy this special offer for the duration of the packages that they buy.
“Through this path-breaking partnership, many more Filipinos can pursue their passions like music and entertainment, and learn a wide range of skills, hobbies, educational material, news and information through the massive library of video material of YouTube. This service is something every Filipino should have access to,” said Oscar A. Reyes, Jr., SVP of Consumer Business Market Development for PLDT and Smart.
"With this new offer, mobile phone users now have everyday access to the richest video library with content from every corner of the planet—for free,” Reyes said. He added that this special promo will soon be available to postpaid subscribers as well.
“We are proud to partner with YouTube to bring the service closer to our customers. This is just the start of a fruitful partnership, and we are working on a lot of other exciting initiatives that will enhance the digital lifestyle of Filipinos,” Reyes said.
Aside from YouTube, another video service is also set to be part of the offer. Access to Smart360 (http://360.smart.com.ph), a web portal where Smart, TNT and Sun subscribers can access various digital content like live TV, movies, series, music and games, will soon be free for a limited time. Other video content providers are also eligible to be included in the offer, subject to mutually agreed terms with Smart.

Ranz and Niana

Smart, TNT and Sun subscribers are now better able to enjoy video streaming services like YouTube as a result of Smart's massive network investments over the past several years which has enabled the mobile phone carrier to provide high-speed mobile data services via its expanded LTE and 3G networks throughout the country.

Internet experience at par with the world

To provide customers with a better video and mobile internet experience, Smart is accelerating the deployment of LTE-Advanced (LTE-A) and carrier aggregation technology to more areas this year. Carrier Aggregation (CA), a feature of LTE-A, enables the combination of two or more radio frequency bands in order to deliver bigger bandwidth and much faster data speeds, which are crucial in providing the best video streaming experience to mobile phone users.

Smart has already rolled-out 3CC CA sites in cities across Metro Manila, as well as in major cities in other regions of the country, including Baguio, Calamba, Iloilo, Bacolod, Tagbilaran, Ormoc, Cagayan de Oro, Dipolog, Zamboanga, among others. In Metro Manila and areas where there is a concentration of capable devices, Smart is also deploying 4CC, starting with Marikina and Quezon City, where customers with 4CC CA-capable devices like the Samsung Galaxy S8 have reported enjoying data download speeds of over 200 Mbps.

Smart’s accelerated deployment of LTE-Advanced follows the stepped up roll out of its LTE network. It is also upping the ante by deploying another LTE-A based technology called 4x4 Multiple Input Multiple Output (MIMO), which raises the radio frequency efficiency by using multiple antennas for sending and receiving data.

Parent company PLDT has committed historic levels of resources to support network transformation. Capital expenditures reached P40 billion in 2017, of which about 67% was allotted for the mobile network. For 2018, PLDT capex is expected to reach P58 billion, which includes allocations for the aggressive roll-out of its fiber broadband service, which also supports the stepped-up deployment of the mobile network by providing high-capacity links for cellular base stations.