Exec: Group gives nod to Smart network • Lorenz S. Marasigan
Smart Communications Inc. on Sunday claimed that it has the “best rated upload speeds, download speeds, and latency experience” across Philippine operators, citing an award from independent benchmarking organization umlaut. Smart Network Head Eric Santiago said the company received the “Best in Test” award from German organization umlaut, noting that this reflects the investments of Smart Communications Inc. has been awarded the “Best in Test” award from independent benchmarking organization umlaut, citing an overall score of 745 out of a maximum of 1,000 points. The report also showed Smart ahead in terms of mobile HD/UHD video, gaming and OTT voice classes. The company has a total fiber footprint of over 1.1 million kilometers and its mobile network now covers 97 percent of the population with 3G, 4G, and 5G connections.
Published : 2 years ago by Lorenz S. Marasigan in Business
Smart Communications Inc. on Sunday claimed that it has the “best rated upload speeds, download speeds, and latency experience” across Philippine operators, citing an award from independent benchmarking organization umlaut.
Smart Network Head Eric Santiago said the company received the “Best in Test” award from German organization umlaut, noting that this reflects the investments of Smart in building its network.
According to Santiago, umlaut found Smart posted an overall score of 745 out of a maximum of 1,000 points. The report, which included 1.9 billion samples collected from February to July, also showed Smart ahead in terms of mobile HD/UHD video, gaming and OTT voice classes.
“Our investments over the years in strengthening our integrated fixed and wireless networks have enabled us to deliver enhanced mobile services to our subscribers across the country.”
As of the end of June, the PLDT Group has a total fiber footprint of over 1.1 million kilometers, while its mobile network now covers 97 percent of the population with 3G, 4G, and 5G connections. Lorenz S. Marasigan
“We will continue to fortify and optimize our network, utilizing the latest technologies to make it more resilient and responsive to the needs of our customers. These will also support our vision to become the undisputed network leader in the Philippines, delivering innovative solutions in the most cost-effective ways,” Santiago added.
Smart has been getting the “Best in Test Award” since 2019.
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