All the telcos give us these free data add-ons for platforms, and in turn, we are expected to appreciate them for it - when in reality, we should just expect more data allocations and speed instead of free stuff. (We all know this in another form: telcos themselves.) If our business environment discourages small competitors to compete with the bigger brands, we might soon be in the mercy of bigger brands. Pressure our government to regulate the telcos and the internet. Since late 2011, the SMS rates of telcos should have been at Php0.80 per text message as ordered by the National Telecommunications Commission. Failing to comply, local telcos have been required by the NTC to refund the multibillion-peso amount to their subscribers. Now, said telcos have approached the Court of Appeals to stop the Php7 billion refund and the reduced rate of Php0.80. Earlier this month, the NTC has junked the telcos' motions for reconsideration, and now they are applying for a temporary restraining order (TRO) against the refund. We wondered how telcos can possibly refund the multi-billion peso amount to the subscribers a few weeks ago, and we have an article dedicated for that right here. Read more in our articles including "DICT, telcos agree to SIM registration limit of 10 per user" and "How Free Facebook & Promos are killing Philippine Internet".
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Jun 2, 2026All the telcos give us these free data add-ons for platforms, and in turn, we are expected to appreciate them for it - when in reality, we should just expect more data allocations and speed instead of free stuff. (We all know this in another form: telcos themselves.) If our business environment discourages small competitors to compete with the bigger brands, we might soon be in the mercy of bigger brands.
Pressure our government to regulate the telcos and the internet. Since late 2011, the SMS rates of telcos should have been at Php0.80 per text message as ordered by the National Telecommunications Commission. Failing to comply, local telcos have been required by the NTC to refund the multibillion-peso amount to their subscribers.
Our coverage of telcos includes: "DICT, telcos agree to SIM registration limit of 10 per user"; "How Free Facebook & Promos are killing Philippine Internet"; "Telcos file appeal against Php7B SMS refund". Each article provides unique insights and information.