Technology

PLDT Home Fiber 'Always ON' the ONE modem to rule them all

Thursday, November 28, 2024

     Among the first of its kind in the world, this newly launched new hybrid modem can automatically switch a customer’s connection from fiber to LTE in case of downtime. The device can deliver speeds of up to 1 Gbps and is equipped with unlimited LTE that serves as backup.
“We call this ‘Always On.’ In the event of a service interruption, you don’t need to worry about losing access to the internet. Even with a severed cable, you will stay connected and pursue your online activities with minimal interruption,” said Jeremiah de la Cruz, Senior Vice President and Head of Home Business Group at PLDT.
     When the device detects downtime and switches to LTE, the new Always On modem will also file a service repair ticket so that customers no longer have to report loss of service. “We wanted to create a product that was responsive to the needs of our customers. We believe this will help elevate the internet standard in the country,” added de la Cruz.

PLDT Home Fiber 'Always ON'- the ONE modem to rule them all
(L-R): On PLDT’s 96th anniversary, PLDT Home launches a pioneering innovation in the country. Leading the launch of the new PLDT Home Fiber Always On are PLDT’s John Henri Yañez, FVP and Head of Home Product and Portfolio Management; Jeremiah de la Cruz, SVP and Head of Consumer Business – Home; and Roy Victor Añonuevo, VP and Head of Home Broadband Product Management; and TV host Justin Quirino.

Things you Need To Know about 5G

Monday, November 25, 2024

     Have you ever wanted to experience the real power of 5G at home? PLDT Home’s new Home WiFi 5G+ might be the answer. Bringing the future of 5G connectivity into your home, it offers faster speeds, greater capacity, and enhanced flexibility. Here’s why upgrading to 5G+ could transform your home internet experience.

Things you Need To Know about 5G

PLDT Home WiFi Prepaid Offers Free Eat Bulaga Livestream Everyday

Friday, November 01, 2024

     Remember your childhood when you would spend noontimes watching your favorite TV show Eat Bulaga? Well, Eat Bulaga! has gone digital now, livestreaming on Facebook and YouTube during their usual Monday to Saturday timeslot. 

     Now, you don’t have to miss a single episode of the kulitan and tawanan, even if you’re not in front of a TV! PLDT HomeWiFi makes it easier too because now all its FamLoad All Access gives1GB of data for Eat Bulaga! live steam from Monday to Saturday 11:30AM to 2:30PM.Of course, there’s more to these PLDT Home WiFi Prepaid perks! Here are five things you need to know:

PLDT Home WiFi Prepaid Offers Free Eat Bulaga Livestream Everyday

PLDT Home Uncaps 5G+ Experience with Home WiFi

Saturday, October 19, 2024

     PLDT Home ushers a new era of 5G technology in the country with the new PLDT Home WiFi 5G+, capable of delivering uncapped speeds of up to 1.5Gbps at the ground-breaking introductory price of only P1,495. “PLDT Home has always been at the forefront of driving innovations in broadband technologies in the country. Backed by our robust network, our fixed wireless access (FWA) has the capability to deliver up to 1.5 Gbps. With an advanced device that connects to the 5G and 4G network, our PLDT Home WiFi 5G+ is changing the game in the wireless segment,” says Jeremiah de la Cruz, PLDT Senior Vice President and Head of Consumer Business Home Group.

     PLDT Home WiFi 5G+ is leading the next wave of fixed wireless evolution for Filipinos. "As we continue to expand our network nationwide, our customers on 4G can already enjoy its benefits now and look forward to the 5G experience with our continuous 5G roll-out. With the continued demand for fixed wireless solutions in the country, our focus remains – to deliver reliable connectivity for our customers’ better digital experiences at home,” he adds.

PLDT Home Uncaps 5G+ Experience with Home WiFi

Best Deal Alert! Supercharge Your Home with an All-in-One Broadband Plan

Friday, September 13, 2024

     Today’s digital life has many advantages-- from the convenience of working remotely to staying connected with your family and having a variety of choices for entertainment at home.

     But while more Filipinos have access to the internet today—an estimated 69 million who spend an average of nine hours online daily—the reality is that consumers are tightening their belts to prioritize their needs. At the end of the day, we must be smarter with our budget.

Best Deal Alert! Supercharge Your Home with an All-in-One Broadband Plan

Feature: ML Payroll PRO

Saturday, September 07, 2024

     We cannot deny that the pandemic has hit micro, SMES and even big companies real hard. Business owners were forced to shut down their business and many employees lost their jobs. In a span of four years, the world has changed and those who closed their doors are gradually stepping up to re-establish their venture. Starting a business can be challenging and overwhelming for first timers because there's a lot of things to consider and one of them is employment management. 

     Planning to start a business and worrying on how to manage the back-office department? Fret not because ML Payroll is here to help micro, small and medium business owners in managing their payroll system. I know that business owners these days are looking for accessible, easy to use, efficient and reliable system to assist their employment supervision. Because of this, ML Payroll is the perfect partner in managing not only the employees' salary but also other aspects in the HR department. To know more about ML Payroll and the features of their system, click read more :)

Feature: ML Payroll PRO

PLDT Home New Fiber Unli All Plans with Unli Mobile Calls and 2x Faster Speeds

Saturday, August 10, 2024

     PLDT Home is revolutionizing family connectivity with its new Fiber Unli All Plan1399. This plan has unlimited mobile calls and double internet speeds, ensuring everyone stays connected effortlessly. PLDT Home Fiber Unli All Plans now have enhanced Unli Fam Call, a feature that lets the whole family enjoy free calls and texts from mobile to mobile, unlimited calls from mobile to landline, landline to landline, and landline to mobile. To enjoy this feature, customers can nominate five (5) Smart or TNT numbers as part of the Unli Fam Call.

     The Fiber Unli All 1399 delivers speeds of up to 100 Mbps, which is twice as fast as the previous plan at 50 Mbps. The Fiber Unli All Plan 1399 delivers great value for money – combining in one bundle a family calling circle and high-speed internet with unlimited Cignal TV– which allows customers to enhance their lifestyle while spending less for their digital services.

PLDT Home New Fiber Unli All Plans with Unli Mobile Calls and 2x Faster Speeds

PLDT Home Powers Bantayan Island, Boosts Local Tourism

Friday, August 02, 2024

     Bantayan Island, a pristine gem in the Visayas, has transformed from a tranquil escape into a thriving hub attracting tourists, remote workers, and digital nomads alike, providing a perfect blend of productivity and relaxation.

     Internet connectivity has been pivotal to this development in Bantayan Island. Now powered by PLDT Home’s most reliable fiber connection, Bantayan Island is primed to further enhance the quality of life of its locals and boost its economic growth. Fast and stable internet connection enable businesses in the Island to operate efficiently, empower residents to access essential online services, and allow visitors to enjoy seamless work and leisure experiences.

PLDT Home Powers Bantayan Island, Boosts Local Tourism
L-R (clockwise): Madridejos Vice Mayor Vincent Y. Villacrusis welcomes PLDT Home representatives
during a courtesy visit in Bantayan Island, Belvin Fariolen, a home-based mom-preneur in Bantayan Island High Speed Hitters Shiela Kiseo, Mika Reyes, and Iza Viray graced PLDT Home’s Beach Volleyball Clinic in Bantayan Island

Living the Dream: Tourism and Micro-Entrepreneurs Thriving in Bantayan

     Bantayan’s pristine beaches, rich culture, and warm hospitality have always drawn tourists. Now, with PLDT Home’s high-speed internet, the island is an ideal destination for digital nomads and remote workers seeking a blend of productivity and relaxation. The stunning natural beauty, combined with reliable connectivity, creates a perfect environment for inspiration and work.
Internet is one of the necessities of our tourists. Before they book, they ask if the area has a good internet connection. Here at Myrna’s Pension House, we have two [fiber plan] accounts with PLDT Home. For as long as tourism is booming here, I can say that I’m stable here,” says Madelle Tibay, a Pension House Manager in Bantayan Island.
     For home-based entrepreneur and virtual assistant Belvic Fariolen, a reliable home internet helps their family thrive in the Island. She’s grateful for having access to digital opportunitiesso that she can work and earn from home while also being a full-time mom.“My home business is online selling of bags, perfumes, and clothes. I’m also a virtual assistant. I like the work set up I have now because I’m just at home and I don’t have to spend a lot. The most important thing is that I can also focus on my children.”

Enhancing Island Life

     Beyond economic advantages, PLDT Home’s connectivity empowers the local community, significantly enhancing life in three (3) municipalities of the island: Bantayan, Madridejos, and Santa Fe. Residents now have better access to online education, healthcare services, and government programs. This digital transformation has improved the overall well-being of the island’s population, ensuring that everyone can thrive in this connected environment.

     Madridejos Vice Mayor Vincent Y. Villacrucis enthusiastically supports PLDT Home’s initiatives for Bantayan Island’s digital transformation. “Thank you for providing fast internet solutions in our province and providing a grassroot program through volleyball.”

     Bantayan Island represented Cebu Province, winning bronze at the Palarong Pambansa, a highly anticipated national sports event. To also support Cebu’s initiatives to encourage tourism through sports development in the province, PLDT Home brought PLDT High Speed Hitters Mika Reyes, Iza Viray, and Cebu’s very own Shiela Kiseo for an afternoon of Beach Volleyball Clinic at Santa Fe, Bantayan Island.

     As Bantayan Island continues to become more popular as a tourist destination, PLDT Home provides the digital infrastructure needed for its growth. By connecting and empowering more communities, PLDT Home is here with every Filipino family inmaking life better at home.Know more about how PLDT Home is enhancing the island life in Bantayan, watch this video.

PLDT Introduces the Next Generation of Fiber, Starts Roll Out of Ultra-Fast Gigabit Fiber Plans

Saturday, February 03, 2024

     PLDT Home is again breaking new ground in Philippine broadband with the launch of its ultra-fast Gigabit Fiber Plans which will provide Filipinos with the fastest, most reliable internet available today. Prior to this, PLDT Home was also the first to introduce the then-unprecedented speeds of up to 1 Gbps, giving Filipinos a glimpse of the wonders of the Gigabit Era of the internet. With the new Gigabit Fiber Plans, Filipinos will now have access to internet speeds of up to an astounding 10 Gbps.

     “We are proud to usher the Filipino into the Gigabit Era,” said Jeremiah de la Cruz, Senior Vice-President and Head of Consumer Business Home. “Our commitment is to be at the forefront of digital innovations, blazing the trail to give our countrymen the technologies which will open doors to meaningful opportunities that will make their lives better. We exemplify that today by pioneering the next generation of Fiber which allows PLDT Home to deliver Gigabit-speeds straight to the Home.”

PLDT Introduces the Next Generation of Fiber, Starts Roll Out of Ultra-Fast Gigabit Fiber Plans
PLDT SVP and Head of Consumer Business Jeremiah de la Cruz reaffirms the company’s commitment
to making Filipinos’ lives better as the leading telco ushers the country into the Gigabit Era.

PLDT Home launches The Learning Hub

Thursday, December 21, 2023

     In line with its commitment to make digital services accessible for Filipinos and to help uplift lives across the country, PLDT Home, together with Zone V Camera Club and the Virlanie Foundation, launched The Learning Hub in Barangay Bagong Silangan, Quezon City. This initiative aims to empower Filipino students and their communities through reliable broadband internet connectivity, linking them with the rest of the world, and providing much-needed access to quality learning resources.

     The Learning Hub seeks to provide Filipino children with a free-to-use learning space, powered by fast internet connection from PLDT Home and learning tools such as computers with digital applications. This initiative was likewise designed to unlock livelihood opportunities to benefit low-income families, while also offering communities with a safe entertainment hub.

PLDT Home launches The Learning Hub

Catch these exclusive Holideals gifts from PLDT Home this Christmas

Sunday, December 17, 2023

     PLDT Home is playing Santa this Christmas with overflowing gifts for families. The PLDT Home Holideals promo is back with a trove of rewards including exclusive deals, treats, and chances to win smart entertainment and appliance packages.

     If you haven’t completed shopping for your Christmas gifts yet, PLDT Home’s Holideals got you! PLDT Home enables you to get the most value out of your gift purchases by giving you more rewarding experiences that you can share with the whole family at home this holiday season.

Catch these exclusive Holideals gifts from PLDT Home this Christmas

Lucky OFW wins life changing P5 million in PLDT Home Rewards Grand Giveaway Promo

Sunday, September 24, 2023

     There are about 490,000 Filipino seafarers working on ships around the world, ensuring the safety and enjoyment of passengers on cruise ships, and helping make sure that cargo arrives safely to their destinations. One seafarer who has been away from his family for most of the past 12 years—missing Christmases, New Year celebrations, his son’s first steps and birthdays—says he can now be with them full time, thanks to the PLDT Home Rewards Grand Giveaway Promo’s P5 million prize! From the simple desire to earn rewards and discounts from their PLDT Home subscription via the PLDT Home Rewards program, the 36-year-old OFW won the ultimate cash prize in the second year of PLDT Home Reward’s Grand Giveaway promo.

     The Grand Giveaway Promo simply requires PLDT Home subscribers to join the PLDT Home Rewards program for free. In addition to the various perks and discounts available from partner merchants, all PLDT Home Home Rewards members are automatically signed up and eligible to win the many raffle prizes of the Grand Giveaway Promo that are up for grabs. They plan to use part of the prize to pay for their house. “Aside from that we will set aside some of the prize money as savings because we have a four-year-old son, so it’s going toward his schooling. We also plan to use the prize as seed money to start a business,” they said as they collected the check from the PLDT head office in Makati.

Lucky OFW wins life changing P5 million in PLDT Home Rewards Grand Giveaway Promo   

Miss Universe PH 2023 Michelle Marquez Dee joins PLDT Home at Kadayawan 2023

Wednesday, August 30, 2023

     Festivals are at the heart of Filipino culture, celebrating the country’s rich heritage with vibrant and lively events each year. This is also the best time for communities, families, and friends to gather together and celebrate.

     One of the country’s biggest festivals is Davao’s Kadayawan Festival. Held every August, it’s a thanksgiving event that celebrates bountiful harvests, nature, and the city’s history and heritage.

Miss Universe PH 2023 Michelle Marquez Dee joins PLDT Home at Kadayawan 2023
It was Unli Fun in Kadayawan with Miss Universe Philippines 2023 and PLDT Home Ambassador Michelle Marquez-Dee

6G Network Update; Blockchain Impacts Gaming Scene

Tuesday, August 22, 2023

     In 2018, the Ministry of Science and Technology started the 6G research which has propelled China to the forefront of tech advancement. Due to the benefits of this mobile tech, the Ministry of Industry and Information Tech who established the IMT-2030 (6G) Promotion Group has started to coordinate with the research in recent years.

     They aim to encourage research and development firms and operators to join the process to fix the worldwide standards for 6G. This movement emphasised global transmission network coverage across land, sea, and air over 5G.

6G Network Update; Blockchain Impacts Gaming Scene

Feature: ML Wallet App

Thursday, August 10, 2023

     The advancement of technology has made our life easier and more convenient. I had my first mobile phone when I was in second-year high school and if my memory serves me right, I use it to call or send messages to my family and friends. As the year passes by, mobile phones became the tool to access the internet, send email, take beautiful photos, or a handy device for navigating and so on. Fast forward to today, they're now mobile wallets too. 

     According to clearviewfcu.org, a mobile wallet is a digital way to store credit, debit, ID, and gift cards so that purchases can be made using a mobile smart device rather than a physical card. It has advantages and disadvantages for the users but after the pandemic hit, the pros outweigh the cons. Mobile wallets became a necessity, a tool that became part of our daily life. I recently discovered a M Lhuillier's official mobile application called ML Wallet that allows users to send and receive money, buy eLoad, pay bills, shop online, and more using a smartphone. It is interesting to know that ML Wallet App offers a wide array of services making it more convenient to the users. Scroll down to know more about the exciting features of this mobile application.


Feature: ML Wallet App

Must Watch Cignal TV Show from Thrilling Sports Action to Drama

Saturday, July 22, 2023

     A relaxing weekend at home calls for a perfect bonding time with the family. You can stay-in and huddle in front of the TV while watching your favorite shows and feasting over your comfort homecooked meals.

     Fortunately, you have everything at home to make this possible with the new PLDT Home Fiber Unli All Plan, which comes with unli internet, landline with unli mobile calls, and unli entertainment from Cignal TV.

From the world’s biggest sports events to the hottest movies and shows, here are the best shows to watch on Cignal TV:

Must Watch Cignal TV Show from Thrilling Sports Action to Drama

Free 30 Days of Unlimited Internet with Smart Bro Home WiFi

Wednesday, June 28, 2023

    Need a fast connection at home, but must stay within your budget? Smart Bro Home WiFi got you covered! Enjoy affordable, reliable, and fast sulit-speed pampamilya internet when you purchase a Smart Bro Home WiFi device powered by Smart’s fastest LTE network. 

The device is available for only P995 and it comes with 30 days of free unlimited data when you successfully activate the modem. The promo is available now up to September 30, 2023 only! With the free 30-day unlimited data, family members can enjoy their online activities without worrying about their internet connection.

Free 30 Days of Unlimited Internet with Smart Bro Home WiFi

From Work to Entertainment, PLDT Home Lets You Have it All at Home

Tuesday, June 20, 2023

     What better way to enjoy everything at home with a broadband plan that gives you an all-in-one unlimited access to the internet, Pay TV, and mobile services.

     The new PLDT Home Fiber Unli All plan offers the best value for money with a bundled package that comes with unlimited fiber internet, unlimited entertainment content from Cignal TV, and unlimited calls to PLDT, Smart and TNT. Here’s a quick breakdown of the new Fiber Unli All plans available and their internet speeds:

From Work to Entertainment, PLDT Home Lets You Have it All at Home

Coping Up with Co-Parenting? We Got You!

Wednesday, May 10, 2023

     Raising a child is no easy feat. What more can be challenging for couples when their relationship issues get in the way of parenting?

      Whether in a solo or co-parenting situation, moms would naturally take the huge responsibility in ensuring their child’s welfare. They are innately independent, strong and reliable. But when it comes to raising a child, the strongest moms know that they need a reliable support system to make things work. PLDT Home delves into the reality of co-parenting in a new video released in celebration of Mother’s Day.

Coping Up with Co-Parenting? We Got You!

PLDT Undisputed as Fastest Internet Service Provider for Five Straight Years

Saturday, May 06, 2023

     PLDT Inc. (PLDT) has achieved a five-peat win at the Ookla® Speedtest Awards™ 2022 -- a first for PLDT, and for the Philippines.

     Global benchmarking company Ookla® announced that PLDT, the country’s largest digital services provider, achieved a top speed score of 86.52 in 2022, affirming the telco’s dominance and consistent performance in delivering the country’s fastest Internet speeds for the fifth consecutive year.

PLDT Undisputed as Fastest Internet Service Provider for Five Straight Years
PLDT President and CEO Alfredo S. Panlilio leads a toast to their Fastest Internet 5 Years In A Row award with (L-R): PLDT Senior Vice President - Head of Consumer Sales Group Alex O. Caeg, First Vice President - Head of Enterprise and International Business Groups Albert Mitchell L. Locsin, Ookla CTO Luke Deryckx, PLDT Senior Vice President - Head of Home Business Group Jeremiah M. de la Cruz, PLDT and Smart Network Head Roderick Santiago, and Ookla Senior Vice President and Global Head of Sales and Enterprise Services Kuljeet Randhawa.

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