pmbautista, Author at The Smart Ako Blog

Are Tourists & Foreign Nationals Required to Register Their SIM?

Current Events by pmbautista May 12, 2023

Republic Act No. 11934, or the SIM Registration Act, was enacted last year. The new mandate of registering all SIM cards—whether prepaid, postpaid, or broadband—was implemented to lessen fraudulent and criminal activities that rely heavily on SIMs. Some of these are phishing,…

Reached Your Data Limit? Here’s How You Can Avail Data Boosters via Your Smart Signature Plan

Current Events by pmbautista May 10, 2023

With more of us being accustomed to remote working, distance learning, and video conferencing, having the means to stay online is becoming more and more important. There's truly no limit to what you can do online, from buying food and paying for…

Try These Apps to Help You Transition Back to the RTO Life

Technology by pmbautista May 8, 2023

To increase productivity and foster collaboration, the workforce is now slowly moving to a full onsite or hybrid work setup. A huge chunk of this group has been working remotely for the past two years, and this sudden change may impact their…

Smart Follows Through ‘Best Network’ Award with Ookla® Citation as Fastest Mobile Network in Q1

Current Events by pmbautista May 5, 2023

Smart builds on its prestigious distinction as the Philippines’ Best Mobile Network as it continued to provide significantly higher download speeds for customers in the first quarter of 2023, according to the latest report by Ookla®, the global leader in mobile and…

Samsung S23 Ultra: A Phone That Matches Your Passion

Technology by pmbautista May 2, 2023

The world has opened up again to offer many new experiences and exciting activities. People who have put a lot on hold--their careers, solo traveling, reunions with friends and family, passion projects, and hobbies--are finally getting the ball rolling and becoming busier.…

Smart Empowers SIM-Registered Subscribers with Exclusive Offers via the GigaLife App

Current Events by pmbautista April 26, 2023

Smart Prepaid subscribers have more reason to register their SIM as the mobile services provider has rolled out value-packed offers exclusively available to SIM-registered users. Among these exclusive offers are Power All 50, which comes with 5 GB for all sites and…

Here’s What’s Going to Happen If You Fail to Register Your SIM Before the Deadline

Current Events by pmbautista April 25, 2023

By now, you’ve probably heard of Republic Act No. 11934, also known as the SIM Registration Act. Aimed at preventing fraudulent and criminal activities, the law requires all Filipino citizens, tourists, and foreign nationals in the country to register their SIM cards…

Smart Ramps Up SIM Registration Drive with ‘Mag-SIM Reg Para Hindi SIM Dead’ Campaign

Current Events by pmbautista April 5, 2023

As the April 26 deadline for SIM Registration draws closer, Smart has intensified its call for customers to register their SIMs to help prevent text scams and mobile phone-aided criminal activities. Through its ‘Mag-SIM Reg para hindi SIM Dead’ campaign, Smart reminds…

Going Abroad During the Holy Week? Take Note of These Roaming Tips Before You Fly

Current Events by pmbautista April 5, 2023

When flying to a travel destination abroad, it’s best to stay connected so that you can update all your friends and family about your getaway. To help you stay connected anywhere you go, here are some roaming tips you can use before…

Win Cash and Gaming Rewards at Smart GIGA Arena’s First Anniversary

Current Events by pmbautista March 13, 2023

Smart GIGA Arena, the country’s first all-in-one esports platform, is celebrating its first anniversary with a one million-strong gaming community through a month-long esports extravaganza. Open exclusively to Smart and TNT customers, Smart GIGA Arena is an esports platform that lets users…