Press Releases

PLDT's wireless arm Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) is backing the government's Bayanihan SIM initiative, which aims to bring mobile data connectivity to geographically isolated and disadvantaged areas (GIDAs) across the country.

The Cagayan de Oro City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Department (CDRRMD) has recognized PLDT's wireless unit Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) for its contributions to disaster preparedness and community resilience.

For championing initiatives that help the country narrow the digital divide, leading integrated telco network PLDT Inc. (PLDT) and its wireless unit Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) have been feted by the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT). The recognition took place at the 2025 DICT ICT Literacy and Competency Development Bureau (ILCDB) Partner Summit held as part of the DICT’s month-long celebration of National ICT Month.

Mobile services provider Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) has teamed up with D One Legacy PH Corp to enable more growth for FIlipino entrepreneurs and expand access to e-load and telco services nationwide.

SAN FRANCISCO and MANILA, June 30, 2025—The number of smartphone users in the Philippines is forecasted to grow in the next four years, reaching more than 80 million consumers. To keep up with this demand, mobile services provider Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) has partnered with PayJoy, a Public Benefit Corporation focused on bringing responsible financing to underserved customers in emerging markets to provide Filipino consumers, particularly those new to credit, the opportunity to purchase smartphones through PayJoy’s financing solutions.