tower watch ph

The Department of Information and Communication Technology (DICT) has launched the Digital Infrastructure Monitoring System called Tower Watch PH. The monitoring mechanism for tower construction is aimed to streamline permit processing time and accelerate the rollout of connectivity infrastructure in the country. “Through the Tower Watch PH, we endeavor to “future-proof” our Common Tower Initiative by ensuring that our streamlining efforts in the previous years will not go to waste and continue to contribute to building a more far-reaching and robust ICT infrastructure in the country, regardless of changes in national leadership. The Digital Infrastructure Monitoring System aims to complement the government’s initiatives in addressing internet speed in the country as well as internet coverage in isolated and disadvantaged areas due to the low number of towers, fiber backhaul, and fiber network. Tower Watch PH will cover applications submitted by Independent Tower Companies (ITCs) and telecommunications companies (telcos) for the building or installation of Passive Telecommunication Tower Infrastructure (PTTI) or common towers, Fiber Optic Cables (FOCs), and Installation of In-building Solutions (IBS). Moreover, we feel like these companies are looking at something more as each one are confirming that they're working on something else other than a smartphone or a tablet -- specifically a smartwatch. Read more in our articles including "DICT launches Tower Watch PH system to monitor telco tower rollout" and "Are we ready for Wearable Technology?".