We earlier reported that Sun Cellular was riding on Smart's network to expand its coverage in certain areas and we've also asked readers to confirm this. It looks like Sun has already verified this by connecting to Smart via domestic roaming. But in this case, I believe Sun is getting a free ride on Smart's vast network (considering they both belong under the PLDT Group). TechLokal confirms this move by Sun (via Sun Cellular VP for CRM Reuben Pangan): We have expanded our coverage in Mindanao in cooperation with our sister company in the PLDT Group. This means Sun subscribers in those areas will experience better cell signal, including 2G and 3G connections. Sun has over 6,000 cell sites nationwide and Smart has an additional 13,000 cell sites boosting coverage in a lot of areas. Samsung and Google have revealed new AI-powered intelligent eyewear at Google I/O 2026. Samsung and Google announced a new line of AI-powered smart glasses. Read more in our articles including "Sun Cellular gets domestic roaming with Smart" and "Samsung and Google unveils AI-powered smart glasses".
We earlier reported that Sun Cellular was riding on Smart's network to expand its coverage in certain areas and we've also asked readers to confirm this. It looks like Sun has already verified this by connecting to Smart via domestic roaming.
But in this case, I believe Sun is getting a free ride on Smart's vast network (considering they both belong under the PLDT Group). TechLokal confirms this move by Sun (via Sun Cellular VP for CRM Reuben Pangan): We have expanded our coverage in Mindanao in cooperation with our sister company in the PLDT Group. This means Sun subscribers in those areas will experience better cell signal, including 2G and 3G connections.
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