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Converge is fastest internet in PH at Ookla Speedtest Awards
1+ week, 1+ day ago (447+ words) ONCE again, Converge ICT Solutions Inc. stands firmly at the forefront of Philippine connectivity. At the latest Ookla" Speedtest Awards, the company secured significant accolades across key performance categories, reinforcing its continued leadership in the country's fixed internet landscape. Based…...
How to stay off your phone: Simple habits that cost nothing
2+ week, 5+ day ago (341+ words) Smartphones have become essential tools for work, communication and entertainment, but constant screen time can quietly affect focus, sleep and overall well-being. While digital detox programs and wellness apps continue to grow in popularity, experts say cutting down on phone…...
Converge allots P23B for network expansion
3+ week, 12+ hour ago (285+ words) Leading Philippine fixed broadband and technology provider Converge ICT Solutions Inc. is making available nearly one million additional ports this year, as it aims to serve more Filipinos with world-class internet connectivity across the country, especially those in Visayas and…...
Globe rolls out 400-link laser tech for 5G Network
3+ week, 1+ day ago (289+ words) GLOBE is accelerating the Philippines" digital future by scaling its partnership with Transcelestial, committing to a nationwide rollout of over 400 wireless laser links over the next three years. This strategic expansion positions Globe as a global pioneer in deploying wireless…...
Gen Z and the trend of being in a 'very Chinese time' of their lives
3+ week, 1+ day ago (348+ words) On TikTok, life phases have become aesthetic eras. There is the "clean girl" phase, the "soft life" era, and now, for many Gen Z users, a humorous yet surprisingly wholesome shift: being in a "very Chinese time" of their lives....
Amazon cloud hubs in UAE damaged in drone strikes
4+ week, 1+ day ago (140+ words) Amazon cloud hubs in UAE damaged in drone strikes'SunStar Publishing Inc. AMAZON said Monday, March 2, 2026, that several of its cloud data centers in the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain were damaged in drone strikes linked to the ongoing Middle East…...
DICT-Davao warns vs individuals, groups acting as tower brokers
4+ week, 2+ day ago (243+ words) The advisory, released on March 3, 2026 in Davao City, follows reports that several citizens had been approached by supposed intermediaries offering to arrange land lease or purchase deals for the construction of telecommunications towers and related infrastructure. Some of these individuals…...
Apple introduces iPhone 17e
1+ mon, 19+ hour ago (111+ words) Apple introduces iPhone 17e'SunStar Publishing Inc. APPLE Inc. unveiled on March 1, 2026 the iPhone 17e, positioning it as a more affordable addition to the iPhone 17 lineup. Powered by the new A19 chip, the device promises faster everyday performance alongside Apple's latest C1X cellular modem,…...
DICT-Davao opens free internet, calls for families of OFWs in Middle East
1+ mon, 17+ hour ago (333+ words) WITH tensions continuing to escalate in the Middle East, the Department of Information and Communications Technology-Davao Region (DICT-Davao) is calling on families with loved ones abroad to take advantage of its free telecommunications services to stay connected. Under its initiative…...
PH broadband program gets lift from $31-M CLS project in Baler
1+ mon, 1+ day ago (303+ words) MANILA" The Philippines" bid to encourage more major data center players to locate in the country got a boost from the ongoing USD31-M high-grade cable landing station (CLS) in Baler, Aurora by a Filipino and Japanese-owned telecommunications firm. In a…...