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MPL PH Season 11 Finals Recap: Echo Continues M4 Dominance

Current Events by pmbautista May 16, 2023

MPL Philippines Season 11 came to a close last Sunday with ECHO continuing to dominate since last January’s M4 World Championship. The current world champion echoed its run from January, coming back from being sent to the lower bracket and ultimately sweeping…

How to Have a Meaningful Mother’s Day Celebration on a Budget

Current Events by pmbautista May 13, 2023

Celebrating Mother’s Day with the number one woman in your life doesn’t have to cost you an arm and a leg. Ask any mom and she’ll tell you the best gifts don’t always come with a high price tag. What’s truly important…

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…

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…

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…