#philippine 911

“The 911 emergency response system of the United States has always been a model to emulate with regards to security and public safety. The technology to make the same happen in the Philippines is available through mobility and the Internet-of-Things (IoT).  Smart SOS Dispatch is designed to do just that,” says Jovy Hernandez, FVP and Head of Enterprise groups at PLDT and Smart. The SOS Dispatch is said to be designed with the Philippine 911 system to ensure compatibility especially with large corporate communities (i.e. The Philippines remains among the slowest countries in transitioning away from 3G networks, with most mobile users still relying on older devices that do not support newer voice technologies. Compared to neighboring countries, the Philippines trails behind Malaysia, Singapore, and Thailand in VoLTE adoption. GSMA Intelligence estimates VoLTE penetration in the Philippines could rise to 43.2% this year. PLDT’s extensive nationwide network infrastructure allows more households across the Philippines to access fiber prepaid services. Not long ago, the Philippines have always been reported as among having the slowest internet in the Sount-East Asian region. Read more in our articles including "PLDT unveils Smart SOS Dispatch" and "PH among slowest countries in shift away from 3G".