Would-be satellite-based direct-to-device (D2D) operator, Lynk Global has started beta-tests of its D2D service over the Philippines. SES has a significant stake in Lynk which itself is in the process of combining with Omnispace (announced in October). Following the merger, SES will become a major strategic shareholder in the combined business, facilitating a robust deployment […]
The Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) has issued two recent site-blocking requests to internet service providers (ISPs) against platforms caught illegally streaming Filipino films, as part of its crackdown against online piracy. The first request was for the blocking of 13 FreeCine-related sites, including freecineplus.com, freecine.ph, freecineph.com, freecine.com.co and freecine.site, following a complaint […]
Narrative Entertainment has signed a new FAST deal with Samsung TV Plus to continue the expansion of its kids’ POP channel, with launches in Singapore, Thailand and the Philippines. The launch of POP will bring popular shows including Totally Spies! and The Cat In The Hat Knows A Lot About That! to family and co-viewing […]
Netcracker Technology has announced that Globe Telecom, the leading telecom operator in the Philippines and regional associate of the Singtel Group, will expand its partnership with Netcracker for Service and Network Automation to achieve a higher level of operational efficiency, enabling Globe to better serve its customers with improved network performance and seamless digital experiences. Netcracker […]
The total telecom and pay-TV services revenue in the Philippines is expected to increase marginally at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 1.1 per cent, from $8.2 billion (€7.5bn) in 2023 to $8.7 billion in 2028, supported by the uptick in revenue from fixed broadband services, according to GlobalData, the data and analytics company. […]
Cignal TV, a leading pay-TV provider in the Philippines, has expanded its collaboration with Quickplay to drive content variety across new platforms, including Android STB options for Filipino television viewers. As part of its innovation roadmap, Cignal TV is leveraging Quickplay’s cloud-native, open architecture OTT platform to enhance its Cignal Play service with the launch […]
On March 5th BBC World Questions will come to the Philippines to debate the country’s political and economic future in the country’s capital, Manila. National security, relations with China and the US, constitutional reform, economic development and the environment will all be up for discussion with a panel of leading politicians, campaigners and academics. The […]
The Filipino government is buying two satellites and says that the move will help create more than 10,000 jobs. The orders come via Astranis Space Technologies which specialise in building small satellites for broadband use. San Francisco-based Astranis hosted a meeting this week with Ferdinand Marcos Jr, the President of the Philippines and where the […]
Gilat Satellite Networks, a specilaist in satellite networking technology, solutions and services, has reported its results for the third quarter, ended September 30th 2023. Adi Sfadia, Gilat’s CEO, commented: “We are deeply saddened by the tragic events of October 7th in Israel. Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims of this horrific attack – […]
The total telecom and pay-TV services revenue in the Philippines is expected to increase at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 2.7 per cent, from $42.3 billion in 2022 to $44.9 billion in 2027, primarily driven by mobile data and fixed broadband segments, forecasts data and analytics company GlobalData. GlobalData’s Philippines Telecom Operators Country […]