Connect with us

Hi, what are you looking for?

HEADLINES

Poe panel sets scrutiny of 3rd telco

The Senate committee on public services chaired by Sen. Grace Poe is calling a public hearing on Monday, October 22 to discuss the status of talks concerning the selection of a third major telecommunications service provider that is seen to break the duopoly in the telecommunications sector.

Poe set the “explanatory” hearing at 10 a.m. at the Senate Session Hall.

Poe said the Senate, in the exercise of its oversight functions, needs to be apprised of the developments surrounding the much-awaited entry of the country’s next telco player in anticipation of the reported award next month. She added her committee will play a major role in tackling the congressional franchise of the applicant.

“We need to have meaningful competition in public utilities like telecommunications that will translate to lower costs and better service,” Poe said in the light of reports that the Philippines ranks near the bottom in Internet speed globally and has one of the most expensive mobile and data rates.

Advertisement. Scroll to continue reading.

The Executive, particularly the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) and the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) and other related government agencies, is expected to brief senators about the issue.

Among the resource persons expected to provide a peek into the ongoing negotiations between the government and the private sector for the third telco include DICT Acting Sec. Eliseo Rio, Jr., NTC chair Gamaliel Cordoba, Securities and Exchange Commission chair Emilio Aquino, Philippine Competition Commission chair Arsenio Balisacan, Socioeconomic Planning Sec. Ernesto Pernia and Department of Science and Technology Sec. Fortunato Dela Peña.

Companies earlier named as interested parties that included NOW Corp., Converge ICT Solutions, and Philippine Telegraph and Telephone Corp., among others, as well as major telco players Globe and PLDT are invited to the briefing.

Advertisement. Scroll to continue reading.
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement

Like Us On Facebook

You May Also Like

HEADLINES

Among those that would benefit from these upgrades are Saint Bernard's farmers. Southern Leyte's economy is mostly agriculture-driven, its main crops being coconut and...

HEADLINES

The PLDT Group bagged back-to-back Company of the Year citations at the Philippine Quill Awards and the Anvil Awards, highlighting its commitment to technology-driven...

HEADLINES

The award is presented to new HireVue customers or those who have implemented a HireVue solution from 2023 to 2024. HireVue is a pioneer...

HEADLINES

According to Converge CEO and Co-Founder Dennis Anthony Uy, Converge regards talent as one of the critical areas that will help speed up its...

HEADLINES

In November alone, Globe brought its award-winning learning program to a total of 450 participants in Ilocos Sur, Pampanga, Rizal, and Davao del Norte,...

HEADLINES

Until January 31, 2025, Globe AT HOME’s Home Prepaid WiFi modem is available for only ₱999, a considerable price slash from ₱1,799. This device...

HEADLINES

"Inclusive growth through technology is our mission at PLDT. This includes expanding our network to bring the benefits of the internet closer to our...

HEADLINES

With one of its pledges anchored on creating positive community impact, Converge collaborates with organizations in different sectors, leveraging its capabilities, to create more...

Advertisement