DITO is Now the Fastest Mobile Network in the Philippines!

Say hello to the new fastest mobile network in the country.

DITO Telecommunity, the fastest-growing telco provider in the country, proved its speed superiority in 5G and overall experience as independent mobile analytics company Opensignal awarded DITO as the Fastest Mobile Network in the Philippines, outranking Smart in the speed race.

Based on Opensignal's October 2024 Mobile Network Experience report, DITO dominated the awards and won in 14 categories, exemplifying the young telco as the country's most awarded and fastest in 5G speeds and overall experience.

In terms of speed, DITO sweeps all four speed awards across overall and 5G. DITO confirms its superiority in 5G download speed, boasting a speed of 287.2 Mbps, nearly double Smart's figure trailing with 147.5 Mbps and easily surpassing Globe’s 95.2 Mbps. Users also see the fastest overall download speeds on DITO's network at 34.6 Mbps with the two telco giants Smart and Globe behind at 28.6 Mbps and 20.9 Mbps, respectively.

"Our Filipino users enjoy the fastest speeds on DITO's network," said Pierce Snyder, Sr. Market Research Analyst at Opensignal.

Moreover, DITO was hailed as the No. 1 mobile network for overall and 5G Video Experience, Games Experience, and Voice App Experience. These awards measure how subscribers enjoy seamless standard-definition video streaming, gaming, and quality over-the-top (OTT) voice services.

To cap it off, DITO received massive recognition for its availability, quality, and reliability- a validation of DITO's promise to provide accessible, reliable, and inclusive high-speed connectivity. DITO was recognized as the Philippines' Most Available Mobile Network, both overall and 5G, Most Consistent Network Quality, and Most Reliable Network.

"DITO accumulates the most awards in this report," Snyder said. "Having launched commercial services in March 2021, DITO now dominates the mobile network experience landscape," Snyder added.

According to Evelyn Jimenez, DITO Chief Revenue Officer for Consumer Business, these accolades are undisputable proof that DITO is disrupting the market with its products and services, further elevating the overall digital experience of Filipinos. Furthermore, she stressed that these awards highlight DITO's 5G superiority as the sole telco in the Philippines with 5G Standalone (SA) infrastructure.

"From being the #1 Rated Mobile Network in the country by Ookla* to now the Fastest Mobile Network, we’re honored and humbled to receive these massive recognitions, especially the fastest mobile network award from Opensignal, which all attest to our relentless commitment to excellence and innovation at DITO. These awards also show that we are leading the way in delivering the TRUE 5G experience in the country, offering high-speed and reliable connectivity," Jimenez said.


"At DITO, our vision is to create a future-ready Philippines through our next-generation technology. These accolades validate our efforts to make 5G more accessible and a testament that despite the challenges of being a young telco, we're on our way towards achieving the vision we stand for," Jimenez concluded.


These wins show how DITO, at its infancy, is now disrupting the competition by providing the best overall experience and TRUE 5G standard, making high-speed internet affordable, accessible, and reliable for more Filipinos to experience.


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Revolutionizing Home Connectivity with the new DITO Home WOWFi

Enjoy an amazing home internet experience with DITO Home WOWFi.

DITO Telecommunity, the fastest growing telco provider in the country, introduces DITO Home WOWFi - the first 5G RedCap technology WiFi in the world for home usage, powered by DITO's Standalone, "true 5G" network.

In partnership with Huawei Technologies, one of the global leaders in 5G deployment, DITO brings its newest product to the market, unlocking the full potential of 5G, bringing fast internet speeds of up to 100 megabits per second (Mbps) to allow more Filipinos to enjoy the true 5G experience at an affordable cost.

Evelyn Jimenez, DITO Chief Revenue Officer for Consumer Business, claims that DITO's newest home WOWFi, is changing the norm and disrupting the market, enriching the lives of Filipino households with better internet options that suit their needs.

"In reality, the current internet options of Filipino households are quite limiting. You can get fast and unlimited WiFi, but it won't be cheap; you can get fast and affordable but not unlimited, and you can get affordable and unlimited, but it won't be fast- this is the reality we live in. As the third telco committed to enhancing the lives of the Filipino people, we want to change the norm and disrupt the market by giving Filipinos the home internet they deserve- fast, unlimited, and affordable." Jimenez said.

"With DITO Home WOWFi, we want to jolt Filipinos out of their old ways of dealing with their internet at home; our goal is to give them a life-changing home WiFi that lets them live big and never lets them down, especially in this age of digitalization and technological advancements," Jimenez added.

5G RedCap Technology: The Future of IoT Application
5G RedCap is a new 5G standard and critical evolution of 5G originally called NR-Light, an important part of lightweight 5G. This kind of technology only operates on 5G Standalone (SA) networks, the "true 5G," offering high capacity, maximum quality, and lower latency compared to 5G Non-Standalone (NSA) networks that rely on existing 4G infrastructures.

"5G RedCap is a new addition to the 5G family, offering the right balance of 5G capabilities. It is the kind of technology that provides all the benefits of 5G, such as low latency, high peak data rate, maximum capacity, without the need for high bandwidth," said Huawei Technologies.

Globally, 5G RedCap is only being utilized for industrial use, but this time, here in the Philippines, DITO is bringing this technology straight to Filipino homes, allowing them to enjoy the full potential of 5G.

DITO is the sole telco operator in the country with a true 5G or 5G SA network to date; hence, it can deliver this emerging technology. DITO's newest Home WOWFi is also the first in the world for home, driving the future for Internet of Things (IoT) or smart home applications and supporting the growth of the digital economy.

Enjoy greater convenience, just plug and play!
One of the standout features of the DITO Home WOWFi is the ease of installation. Filipino households can enjoy its wireless broadband advantage, which is a big step up from wired connections, offering greater reliability and convenience versus fiber- there is no need for messy wires, just plug-and-play! Whether gearing up for remote work, online learning, or simply staying connected with family and friends, this device gets you online in no time.

This home WiFi is also suitable for underserved areas where wired connections are no longer feasible, bridging the digital divide and providing a quality home internet experience to remote areas.

Aside from going wireless, DITO Home WOWFi is also a prepaid service- no documents required, no monthly fees, and no lock-in period or long-term contracts. The Starter Kit is the most value-packed price in the market at Php 1,990 with complimentary unlimited 5G data and 50GB 4G data for 30 days. The succeeding monthly load option is only at Php 790 for 30 days with UNLI 5G and bonus 50GB 4G data, which only applies to 4G covered areas.

Interested subscribers can conveniently purchase DITO Home WOWFi at DITO e-Shop, DITO Experience Stores, Device Retail Partners, Sales Blitzes, and DITO official stores in Shopee, Lazada, and TikTok.

With DITO Home WOWFi, experience the power of true 5G and say hello to the life-changing home internet experience that leaves behind the old era of internet.

Watch DITO Home's latest online video featuring power couple Dingdong Dantes and Marian Rivera.

For more information, check out @DITOphofficial on Facebook,Instagram, and TikTok or visit https://dito.ph/.

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Are You Getting the “True 5G” Experience?

Everything we need to know about 5G and wireless broadband

The bandwagon rollout of fifth generation (5G) wireless technology has paved the way for a new era of connectivity in the digital landscape. While the earlier generations like 2G up to 4G have advanced network connectivity and ushered in groundbreaking HD streaming and video conferencing capabilities, the advent of 5G, by far, a monumental leap forward.

Compared to its 4G predecessor, 5G is indeed 20 times faster and 100x better in capacity and reliability. 5G allows for faster speeds of up to 20 gigabits per second (Gbps), reduces latency, and provides better network reliability and capacity. 5G has radically changed the game from speed to reliability and has become the new golden standard in the telecom industry across the globe.

In the 5G spectrum, there are two types of networking systems which operators can run with- a basic 5G Non-Standalone Network (NSA), and then there’s the more advanced 5G Standalone Network (SA). 5G NSA can be found in the early deployments of 5G, wherein operators used their existing 4G and LTE towers as springboards for 5G technology. 5G NSA is deemed as the most basic and more affordable way to roll out 5G; however, this NSA architecture doesn’t truly capture the full promise and potential of the 5G spectrum.

On the other hand, 5G standalone (SA) systems are dedicated infrastructures or towers built specifically for 5G, unlocking the full potential and capabilities that 5G can offer, such as high speed, lower latency, increased capacity, and maximum reliability. Essentially, 5G SA is the “true 5G” experience.

In the Philippines, DITO Telecommunity, the fastest-growing telco provider in the country, prides itself on being the only telecom operator at this time to have the more advanced 5G SA technology bringing to our shores the real power of “true 5G.”

During the recently concluded 5G Core Summit in the United Arab Emirates, DITO also received the "Best Network 5G SA Core Network Construction Award" by Informa, recognizing the young telco’s outstanding contribution to 5G Core construction ideas and execution.

DITO now has over 7,000 cell sites covering over 830 cities and network coverage at 84 percent.

“Our strength lies in our standalone 5G technology that brings forth greater capacity, wider coverage, and internet connection speeds that are 20 times faster than 4G. This allows us to deliver minimum average broadband speeds (MABS) of 639 Mbps for 5G for all sites,” said Retired Major General Rodolfo Santiago, DITO Chief Technology Officer.

“I believe we are on track in targeting around 87 percent network coverage before the year ends, strengthening our current coverage, providing more reliability, and capacity,” Santiago added. 

DITO Home’s wireless broadband: The standard of true 5G 

As mentioned, not all 5Gs are created equal. Powered by true 5G, DITO Home launched into the market with wireless broadband offerings for prepaid and postpaid, boasting speeds of up to 500 megabits per second (Mbps). In today’s fast-paced world, DITO’s wireless broadband advantage is a big step up from wired connections, offering faster speeds and greater reliability versus Fiber, which is prone to rampant fiber cuts and prolonged downtimes.

Globally, the demand for wireless broadband is also on the rise due to its high speed, flexibility, and mobility. Data from Credence Research, a worldwide market research and counseling firm, showed that the 5G wireless broadband market is projected to grow from USD 30,128.47 million in 2023 to USD 224,474.59 million by 2032, reflecting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 25%. The Asia-Pacific region is expected to have the fastest growth rate due to the increasing technological adoption of 5G technology.

This positive trend in 5G wireless broadband’s growth rate can be associated with the increasing demand for faster, more convenient, and more reliable broadband internet systems, especially in underserved rural areas.

5G wireless broadband provides fiber-like speeds or even faster in some instances, without messy wires and heavy installation – cut the cord, again, just plug and play! Such connections make a better choice for densely populated urban areas where wired connections are no longer feasible, and going wireless presents itself as the most practical and hassle-free connectivity solution, given its plug-and-play advantage.

5G wireless modems are also very resilient, especially in disasters and physical calamities, eliminating the fear of disconnection due to damaged wires or cables and fiber cuts that take hours and even days to fix.

With DITO Home, Filipino households can now enjoy affordable, high-speed true 5G connectivity with greater convenience, allowing faster uploads and downloads, more gaming, streaming, and browsing- without interruptions- paving the way for a more connected and empowered future for the Filipino people.

For more information about DITO Home and its wireless broadband products, check out @DITOphofficial on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok or visit https://dito.ph/.

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ZTE hosts 5G Summit & User Congress 2023 in Thailand, unveiling the digital future with the theme "Embrace the Digital Nexus"

• Themed "Embrace the Digital Nexus,” the ZTE 5G Summit & User Congress 2023 brought together global telecom regulators, industry organizations, carriers, think tanks, partners, and analysts to share valuable insights on 5G, future networks, and digital innovations
• The ZTE 5G Summit and User Congress 2023 provides a unique platform for global partners to exchange ideas and collectively shape the future of communication in the digital era
• Working alongside 110 operators on 5G, ZTE has fostered an ecosystem with over 1000 industry partners

ZTE Corporation (0763.HK / 000063.SZ), a global leading provider of information and communication technology solutions, has inaugurated its annual 5G Summit & User Congress 2023 in Thailand today. Themed "Embrace the Digital Nexus," the two-day event brought together telecom regulators, industry alliances, standardization organizations, carriers, think tanks, industry partners, and analysts from GSMA, IMT-2020(5G) PG, IMT-2030(6G) PG, CCSA, TMF, ABI, CCS Insight, and other eco-partners from the worldwide to share valuable insights, perspectives and practical case studies, exploring trends in 5G, future networks, and the digital landscape.

Xiao Ming, President of Overseas at ZTE delivered an opening speech at the summit. He pointed out that, "In this interconnected world empowered by 5G-A, where space and earth are linked, between them is the ubiquitous network. Such as the XR and Metaverse are crafting realities previously unimagined. The digital force uplifts all industries, propelling human civilization to break barriers and ascend in these transformative times continuously. Dreamers among us are courageously bringing these to life. Infinite evolution leads to a thriving intelligent century."

Xiao Ming, President of Overseas at ZTE

Xiao Ming underscored ZTE's insights and practices in the digital industry. "Working alongside 110 operators on 5G, we've fostered an ecosystem with over 1000 industry partners," he stated. "Our vision for the future emphasizes digital cohesion, where functionalities are modular, easily accessible, and customizable. Our focus remains on capacity, efficiency, fusion, and green."

John Hoffman, CEO of GSMA Ltd., said, "5G networks, 5G Advanced, and the technologies they enable, will revolutionize the world. But we must keep working together to build a sustainable future, where everyone, everywhere can reap the full benefits of connectivity. The ZTE 5G Summit is a great opportunity for the industry to share knowledge and best practices for the future, and we look forward to continuing the conversation at MWC Barcelona 2024!"

John Hoffman, CEO of GSMA Ltd.

Rudolf Schrefl, CEO, Hutchison Drei Austria, said, "Embracing 5G stands not just for technological upgrade, but for revolutionizing customer experience—connecting people and devices with unprecedented speed and reliability, turning every digital interaction into a seamless journey, transforming how we live, work, and engage with the world around us."

Rudolf Schrefl, CEO, Hutchison Drei Austria

With the digital economy emerging as the primary driving force for sustained and stable global growth, ZTE is dedicated to becoming the Driver of the Digital Economy, with the commitment involving supporting global digital transformation through innovative ICT technologies.

Bolstered by a comprehensive portfolio encompassing wireless and wireline solutions, services, devices, and professional telecommunications services, ZTE possesses the flexibility to meet the diverse requirements and rapid innovation needs of global operators, government entities, and enterprise network customers.

During the event, ZTE showcased its innovative products, solutions, and best practices at Thailand's innovation center, illustrating the interconnected and transformative nature of everything in the digital landscape.

In the "Wireless Everything" area, ZTE demonstrated strategies to modernize existing 4G networks for future 5G success. The showcase extended the boundaries of 5G experiences, coverage, and services, emphasizing the importance of enhancing networks with native tools and green energy infrastructure.

As a leading player in the all-optical network field, ZTE activated the new value of an all-optical network through an end-to-end product series. This highlights ZTE's commitment to advancing optical network technologies.

In the servers and storage area, ZTE contributed to the digital era with full-scenario servers and storage solutions, providing the essential power for the ongoing surge in digital demands.

ZTE Mobile Devices adheres to the global brand vision of "Better for All," bringing numerous innovative smart devices to the event, including nubia Pad 3D as the world's first AI-powered eyewear-free 3D tablet, nubia Neo 5G as a 5G gaming phone for global beginners, and Blade V50 Design with an elegant appearance. The market share of ZTE FWA & MBB products ranks first in the world, MC888 and other 5G FWA & MBB products are presented at the event as well. ZTE is committed to satisfying global consumers by providing competitive products & services with better price, better experience and better quality, and aims to be the better choice for all and go beyond their expectation.

Together with operators as well as industry and ecosystem partners, ZTE aims to build a digital and intelligent ecosystem for shared success and will always play its part in promoting sustainable development.

The ZTE 5G Summit and User Congress 2023 provides a unique platform for global partners to exchange ideas and collectively shape the future of communication in the digital era. With the theme of "Embrace the Digital Nexus," the ZTE 5G Summit and User Congress 2023 was held on November 14 and 15 in Bangkok, Thailand. 2023 marks the annual ZTE Global User Congress' 10-year anniversary. For more information, please visit: https://www.zte.com.cn/global/about/exhibition/5g_summit_2023.html

ZTE helps to connect the world with continuous innovation for a better future. The company provides innovative technologies and integrated solutions, its portfolio spans all series of wireless, wireline, devices and professional telecommunications services. Serving over a quarter of the global population, ZTE is dedicated to creating a digital and intelligent ecosystem, and enabling connectivity and trust everywhere. ZTE is listed on both the Hong Kong and Shenzhen Stock Exchanges. www.zte.com.cn/global. Follow the official ZTE Corporation social media channels on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Youtube.

You may also check the updates on ZTE Devices Philippines’ official social media accounts on Facebook, Instagram, and Tiktok (@ztedevicesph).

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ZTE brings ZTE Day to the Philippines, brings global ICT innovation to local partners

With the theme "Shaping Digital Innovation", ZTE Philippines showcased groundbreaking products and solutions and demonstrated how ZTE’s ICT innovations create new value for the digital world

ZTE Corporation (0763.HK / 000063.SZ), a global leading provider of information and communication technology solutions, introduces its latest products and solutions to industry players, partners and consumers from various industries at the Philippine leg of the ZTE Day.

With the theme "Shaping Digital Innovation", ZTE Philippines showcased groundbreaking products and solutions and demonstrated how ZTE’s ICT innovations create new value for the digital world, including:

1. Products and solutions for access, transport, and cloud core networks to deploy end-to-end, efficient, and green digital infrastructure;
2. Innovative solutions and best practices for the B2B and B2H fields to facilitate operators' development of brand-new digital services;
3. Smartphones and other diverse terminal product series to empower full-scenario digital life;
4. Cutting-edge technologies to break the boundaries of coverage, capacity, and services and unlock infinite possibilities.

Specifically, ZTE day hosted a variety of sessions reflecting the current technology trends in the world – 5G connectivity, Intelligent Transmission Network, FTTx Evolution and New Smart Home,5G Cloud Core, Computing Power Accelerate Digitalization, ZTE Servers and Storage Products Introduction.

ZTE Day also aims to underscore ZTE’s Research and Development investments. In 2022, the company strengthened its key technology and product competitiveness, with R&D expenses reaching RMB 21.60 billion, 17.6% of the revenue.

This is the 3rd leg of ZTE Day. In addition to the Philippines, ZTE Day will also be held in other countries as well, such as Malaysia, Indonesia, Brazil, Nigeria, Ethiopia, Morocco, etc.

ZTE Philippines is excited to showcase these cutting-edge technologies to our partners, to break the boundaries of coverage, capacity, and services and to unlock infinite possibilities for their businesses. ZTE continues to be committed to technological innovation.

Moving forward, ZTE will strive to make consistent advancements based on customer requirements, and to provide solid support in the Philippines, to help drive and facilitate global digital transformation.

For more information about ZTE Corporation and its devices available in the Philippines, you may follow the official pages at Facebook, Instagram and Tiktok (@ztedevicesph).

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ZTE Releases New G5 Series Servers To Boost Digital Economy

Figure 1 - ZTE released five types of servers, including the 5200 G5 high-density server, R5300 G5 full-scenario universal server, R5500 G5 mass storage server, R6500 G5 heterogeneous computing power server, and R8500 G5 high-performance server.

ZTE Corporation, a global leading provider of information and communication technology solutions, recently launched the fourth-generation Intel® Xeon® Scalable Processor (Sapphire Rapids)-based G5 series servers in Beijing.

A company committed to boosting the digital economy, ZTE released five types of servers, including the 5200 G5 high-density server, R5300 G5 full-scenario universal server, R5500 G5 mass storage server, R6500 G5 heterogeneous computing power server, and R8500 G5 high-performance server.

The new G5 series servers support liquid cooling heat dissipation. They possess high-density computing power, flexible expansion, heterogeneous computing power, mass storage, stability, and reliability, which will provide more powerful computing power for the development of the digital economy.

Extreme Performance, Powerful Computing Power
ZTE's G5-Series servers adopt the latest Intel® Xeon® fourth-generation scalable processors with up to 120 cores in 2 sockets, providing powerful computing power support. The servers have high memory bandwidth design with 32 DDR5 memory slots. The highest rate is up to 4800MT/s, and bandwidth performance is promoted by 50%. The servers support Intel® Optane™ persistent memory 300 series (Crow Pass). The new PCIe 5.0 improves bandwidth by 150% and provides powerful hardware acceleration capabilities.

Specifically, ZTE's R6500 G5 heterogeneous computing power server has a built-in 10-20 computing intelligent acceleration engine. According to different application scenarios, it can flexibly schedule various computing power resources to achieve the best combination of computing power, such as CPU + GPU and CPU + GPU + DPU, to meet the requirements of various computing power scenarios such as AI and supercomputing.

Meanwhile, the new G5-series servers can be flexibly expanded. For instance, the R5300 G5 provides a maximum of forty-one 2.5" disk positions or twenty 3.5" disk positions and four 2.5" disk positions and provides high-speed I/O interfaces. It is designed based on hardware modularization and software platforms, which is configured as required to meet differentiated requirements in different application scenarios. In addition, the customized R5300 G5 server can be designed to meet different customer requirements and meet different application scenarios.

Rapid Growth for Digitalized Transformation of Thousands of Industries
Guo Shubo, Deputy General Manager of Server and Storage product line at ZTE, said: "With the rapid development of the digital economy, the computing power scale has also increased rapidly in recent years. ZTE, the fastest growing server manufacturer in China in the past three years has deployed its server and storage products in 40+ countries and regions around the world, covering communications, Internet, finance, power, government, transportation, and other industries."

Figure 2 - Guo Shubo, Deputy General Manager of Server and Storage product line at ZTE, said:
"With the rapid development of the digital economy, the computing power scale has also increased rapidly in recent years.

Mr. Wan Min, ZTE Philippines President, anticipates that the new servers will be a boon for Philippine businesses. “As one of the worldwide leaders in the digital economy, we believe that these new servers will help facilitate and improve the digital transformation of numerous Philippine companies. The powerful G5 servers are reliable, stable, and cost-effective, making it the perfect choice for any industry.”

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