More Filipinos expected to join Mobile WiFi revolution

Johnson Ma, Country Manager of Huawei Device

With the growing number of WiFi-enabled devices such as tablets, smart phones, laptops, handheld games and digital cameras, mobile WiFi devices that support wireless broadband network sharing is increasing in terms of demand and popularity.

Supporting this trend, Huawei, a leading global information and communications technology (ICT) solutions provider, today released two more affordable, new generation Mobile WiFi devices offering 21Mbps download speed for users-on-the-go and for small offices and homes that need broadband sharing.

 

Globe tapped for internet service for 45th ADB Governors’ Meeting

Globe Telecom, a subsidiary of conglomerate Ayala Corporation, powered the telecommunication requirements for the 45th Governors’ Meeting of the Asian Development Bank, which was held recently in Manila for the first time in over a decade. The telecommunication service of Globe was part of the total support of Ayala Corporation as a Gold Sponsor of the four-day meet of the ADB’s highest policy-making body.

The 45th annual meeting gathered a record number of over 5,000 delegates, including finance ministers, central bank governors from the ADB’s 67-member countries; top-level government officials and other key policymakers from other countries; business leaders, investors and academics. Civil society representatives and media also attended in record numbers.

 

Surf in style with Smart Bro Rocket Chic

Wireless leader Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) has officially launched the first 4G Internet dongle designed for women – Smart Bro’s Rocket Chic.

Featuring a glossy pink acrylic finish, the Rocket Chic is a class of its own. The sliding USB plug allows the device to disguise itself as a regular cosmetic product or even a piece of jewelry.

And like the modern Filipina, the Rocket Chic is more than meets the eye. Inside the sleek shell is the bona fide brains and brawn of a true 4G device. Powered by Smart’s unparalleled High Speed Packet Access Plus (HSPA+) network, the Rocket Chic can blast off into the Internet at speeds of up to 12 Mbps.

 

Tattoo@Home beefs-up 2012 product portfolio

Tattoo, the flagship broadband brand of Globe Telecom, launches its newest array of wired broadband offers for consumers. Tattoo@Home also introduced its brand ambassador, Filipina supermodel Danica Magpantay (2nd from left). Photo shows (from left) Nikko Acosta, Broadband Business Head of Globe Telecom; Jurist Gamban, Head of Globe Telecom’s At-Home Broadband Business; and Dong Ronquillo, Head of the Nomadic Broadband Business of Globe.

Tattoo, the flagship broadband brand of Globe Telecom, unveils its new line-up of broadband offers for consumers that offer superior and customizable speeds and the best value-for-money packages in the market today.

Using the most diverse array of broadband technologies in the country—Digital Subscriber Line (DSL), 4G WiMAX (Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access) and GPON (Gigabit-capable Passive Optical Network)–Tattoo@Home provide stable and flexible connections that give families the best internet experience at home, from parents working or paying bills online, young adults downloading their favorite songs or movies to kids and teens doing research and expressing themselves in multiple ways online. The best part about Tattoo@Home is that the plans are customizable based on the subscribers’ unique needs.