Get a chance to win 5G smartphones and more on Smart App’s 9.19 amazing anniversary promo

Here’s your chance to win a 5G smartphone and other exciting instant prizes as mobile services provider Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) is celebrating the anniversary of the Smart App from Sept. 19 to 22, 2024.

Unveiled in September 2020, the Smart App has been the go-to app of Smart Prepaid and Smart Postpaid subscribers as it offers a simple, easy, and rewarding experience for customers to manage their digital activities through convenient features such as checking of account details, monitoring data usage and promo consumption, convenient reloading and registering to the latest offers, paying bills, and redeeming app-exclusive rewards and perks, among others.

In line with its commitment to deliver “5G For All” to more Filipinos and give back to Smart App users across the country, Smart is giving away nineteen (19) Smart ZTE Blade A75 5G and five (5) HONOR 200 5G smartphones, points, data freebies, lifestyle vouchers from Viu and Food Panda, and more in an exciting ‘Scratch and Win’ game on the app.

Smart bags Gold at Panata Awards for awe-inspiring MOA Ball

Mobile services provider Smart Communications, Inc. took home the lone Gold citation for Single Medium – Out of Home (OOH) Marketing Communications Channels category at the 2024 Panata Brand Effectiveness Awards held last September 6 at Seda Hotel, Bonifacio Global City.

Organized by the Philippine Association of National Advertisers, the annual awards is a grand celebration of excellence and effectiveness in advertising in the country.

Smart, an official global partner of the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023, hosted the historic basketball tournament and turned the Mall of Asia (MOA) Ball into a massive basketball with a hoop OOH to celebrate the tournament and the Filipinos’ love of the game.  With the help of Metropolis Evolving Media Solutions Corp. & Up Rising Corporation, Smart was able to light up the MOA ball, considered one of the most awe-inspiring and larger-than-life basketball tributes in the country, and perhaps the world.

OPPO and SMART test OPPO Reno12 Series 5G’s AI LinkBoost Technology

OPPO and Smart Telecommunications have successfully tested the latest AI LinkBoost technology in the OPPO Reno12 Series 5G, demonstrating superior connectivity even in challenging environments. The new Reno12 Series 5G excelled in maintaining strong signals, seamlessly switching between WiFi and mobile data, and quickly recovering signals in areas with network interference, outperforming other devices in the process.

PGDX Partners With Smart Communications Inc. To deliver Seamless Gaming Experience

Philippine Game Development Expo (PGDX) is thrilled to announce Smart Communications, Inc. as their esteemed main presenter. This collaboration promises to bring attendees an unparalleled and seamless gaming experience.

With their extensive expertise and resources to enhance the event, as well as being known for their commitment to innovation and support for the gaming community, Smart Communications, Inc. will play a crucial role in making this year's expo the most exciting and engaging yet.

TNT wins Best Branding Campaign in first-ever TikTok Ad Awards PH

TNT WINS BEST BRANDING CAMPAIGN IN FIRST TIKTOK AD AWARDS PH. Representatives from TNT and Smart, along with partner agencies Ace Saatchi & Saatchi and WaveMaker, accept the Best Branding Campaign - Gold award at the inaugural TikTok Ad Awards Philippines. TNT's Petmaloop Challenge, which gathered Filipino content creators to set the Guinness World Record for the Longest Travel Livestream, bested over 150 submissions from various consumer brands in the country

TNT, the value brand of mobile services provider Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) has won the Best Branding Campaign gold award for its TNT Petmaloop Challenge in the first-ever TikTok Ad Awards Philippines.

Celebrate Mother’s Day with the gift of wellness from Smart and mWell

What better way to celebrate Mother’s Day than with the gift of wellness? This is why PLDT mobile services arm Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) has teamed up with digital healthcare platform mWell to enable subscribers to redeem a Smart Health Pass, which can be used for essential health services.

Exclusively available to all Smart Prepaid, Smart Postpaid, TNT, Smart Bro, and PLDT Home Wifi subscribers starting May 10 to May 16, 2024, the Smart Health Pass may be redeemed by users for only 199 GigaPoints on the Smart App.

How DonBelle lives for real to live more

This generation’s phenomenal loveteam, Donny Pangilinan and Belle Mariano or DonBelle, disclosed that living for real is the secret to living more. In a recent interview for their latest Smart Prepaid campaign, the tandem shared that navigating fame in the digital age could be tricky, but grounding oneself in reality makes all the difference.

Below, DonBelle peels the layers of online fame by sharing tips on authenticity, finding balance and voice during social media-heavy times. As Gen Zs themselves, Donny and Belle recognize the need to keep things grounded and authentic despite fame, and this is something their followers would spot and relate to right away.

Smart subscribers enjoy ‘perfect’ time at Ed Sheeran’s ‘Mathematics Tour’

Mobile services provider Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) made sure subscribers had fun at the the much-anticipated “+-= ÷x Tour” or the “Mathematics Tour” of global music icon Ed Sheeran happening at the SMDC Festival Grounds last Saturday, March 9.

Sheeran, who’s been rocking his tour since April 2022, performed songs from his latest album alongside his old chart-toppers like “Tides,” “I’m A Mess,” “Shivers,” “The A Team,” “Castle On The Hill,” “Perfect,” “Lego House,” “Shape Of You,” and “Thinking Out Loud,” among others.

As an added treat to fans, viral British singer Callum Scott and hit Filipino band Ben&Ben also performed at the Manila leg of the tour.

Smart Prepaid and Smart Postpaid subscribers were able to do the math last Saturday night by exchanging their points on the Smart App, which is downloadable on Apple App Store and Google Play Store.

Celebrity photographers share AI tips in mobile photography at the Smart Postpaid Series

Celebrity photographers Dookie Ducay and Andrei Suleik took Smart Postpaid subscribers behind the lens recently at the SM Megamall leg of the Smart Postpaid Series to show how they harness the power of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra, the latest flagship device of the Korean tech giant.

AI tools for mobile photography

For Suleik, a photographer of the stars, the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra has made his work easier, especially when using the AI functions Generative Edit and Edit Suggestions. He shared that he was hesitant at first to edit photos on a smartphone because he was used to editing photos on his laptop.

“But now that it has Generative Edit and Edit Suggestions, it automatically analyzes the photos that you took and edits it in like two seconds,” he said. “It makes it vibrant; it gives it more life.

Smart partners with UnionBank to reward subscribers with up to P5,000 Welcome Gift

Smart subscribers have one more reason to celebrate the new year as mobile services provider Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) has teamed up with Union Bank of the Philippines (UnionBank) to bring more exclusive rewards to subscribers with their new UnionBank Credit Card.

Under this exciting partnership, qualified Smart Prepaid subscribers will receive a P2,000 Welcome Gift with their new UnionBank Rewards Credit Card, while qualified Smart Postpaid and Smart Infinity subscribers will receive a P5,000 Welcome Gift with their new UnionBank Rewards, UnionBank Miles+, or UnionBank Reserve Credit Card.

Eligible subscribers can make the most of this exclusive Welcome Gift as they shop at their favorite stores or their go-to online shopping apps and e-commerce platforms. Smart subscribers can learn more about the perfect UnionBank Credit Card that suits their lifestyle at https://smart.com.ph/Pages/ubwelcomegift/.

Learning Hub equips QC community with free Internet access and digital tools

PLDT and Smart Communications Director, President, and CEO Alfredo S. Panlilio and Zone V Camera Club President Angela Panlilio with beneficiaries of the Virlanie Foundation

In line with its commitment to make digital services accessible for Filipinos and to help uplift lives across the country, PLDT Home, together with Zone V Camera Club and the Virlanie Foundation, launched The Learning Hub in Barangay Bagong Silangan, Quezon City. This initiative aims to empower Filipino students and their communities through reliable broadband internet connectivity, linking them with the rest of the world, and providing much-needed access to quality learning resources. 

Get 30 days of unlimited internet for free with Smart Bro Home WiFi

Need a fast connection at home, but must stay within your budget?  Smart Bro Home WiFi got you covered!

Enjoy affordable, reliable, and fast sulit-speed pampamilya internet when you purchase a Smart Bro Home WiFi device powered by Smart’s fastest LTE network. The device is available for only P995 and it comes with 30 days of free unlimited data when you successfully activate the modem. The promo is available now up to  September 30, 2023 only!

Anne Curtis, Jane de Leon team up in Smart's new powerful campaign

Bannering the best customer experience that subscribers enjoy on the Smart network, multi-hyphenate star Anne Curtis and rising actress Jane de Leon have suited up as two powerful superheroes in Smart’s latest campaign video, revealing its groundbreaking “Best Mobile Network” recognition from Ookla®, the global leader in mobile and broadband network intelligence.

A first for a mobile operator in the Philippines, the “Best Mobile Network” award was given to Smart after winning Fastest Mobile Network and Best Mobile Coverage for Q1 to Q2 2022. 

“We want to celebrate this milestone by putting together two of today's remarkable women—this generation’s Dyosa and Darna—in one campaign that shows just how Filipinos are empowered with the best mobile experience on the Smart network. Anne has been a long-time Smart user and endorser while Jane is excited to further explore the power of Smart. Like Anne and Jane, we want our customers to enjoy the same powerful experience,” said Francis E. Flores, SVP and Head of Consumer Wireless Business - Individual at Smart.

iPhones and Samsung devices perform fastest on Smart – Ookla report

Whether you are an iPhone fan or a proud Samsung user, you can only expect the fastest performance of your devices when connected to the Smart network, according to Ookla® the global leader in mobile and broadband intelligence. 

Based Ookla’s analysis of Speedtest Intelligence® data covering Q4 2021, iPhones connected to either Smart 5G or 4G/LTE network perform up to 1.8 times faster than iPhones on other network providers. 

On the other hand, Samsung devices on Smart 5G perform up to 1.8 times faster - while Samsung devices on Smart 4G/LTE perform up to 1.9 times faster - than Samsung devices connected to other network providers. 

Smart launches strongest all-access data offer in GIGA Power

The power to discover is at your fingertips as Smart unveils GIGA Power so Filipinos can pursue their passions even more. GIGA Power is the network’s most value-packed and flexible data offer that enables prepaid subscribers to really do it all by giving access to all their favorite apps and cover all their online needs.

Available on the GigaLife App, GIGA Power comes with 2 GB per day for 7 days, plus 6 GB data for a total of 20 GB for only P149. Subscribers can use it to access any app and site to do more of what they love - whether it's to create content, stream videos and music, stay in touch with loved ones, and find new hobbies, among others.

Premier K-channel tvN now exclusively on Smart’s GigaPlay

Experience a suite of K-dramas right at your fingertips

Binge-watch on all your favorite K-dramas in one super streaming app as leading mobile services provider, Smart Communications, Inc. partners with Korea’s No. 1 network and premier K-channel tvN to stream non-stop content on the GigaPlay App beginning December 15.

Smart subscribers can enjoy their favorite tvN K-dramas and Korean variety shows in the streaming platform that gives subscribers exclusive access to curated content including live concerts, sports events, films, and more.

“We ourselves are fans of K-dramas like most of our Smart customers. With tvN on Smart’s GigaPlay App, we can all binge-watch on our favorite K-dramas and TV shows. Watch and rewatch series such as ‘Crash Landing On You’ and take advantage of fresh Korean content 24 hours after Korean TV broadcast because we now have tvN on GigaPlay,” said Jane J. Basas, SVP and Head of Consumer Wireless Business at Smart.

Want to be a content creator? Here are 5 valuable tips from today's top Pinoy online celebrities

It might seem simple and easy but creating content and dealing with hordes of online followers require a lot of work, passion, and dedication.

This is the core of the messages at Baicon Infest 2021, an online event powered by Smart that gathered some of today's top online celebrities to dish out valuable tips and inspire others to level up their own journey as content creators.

Whether you're into vlogging on YouTube, sharing viral memes on Facebook, curating stunning images on Instagram, or creating fun and trendy content on TikTok, here are some important lessons and insights to keep your channel growing.

Create content for the right reasons

Success in the digital content space is a by-product of a combination of different factors. The most important among them, according to top content creators, is Purpose. “Ask yourself why you’re doing it and decide if it’s right for you,” says pioneer food and culture content creator Erwan Heussaff.

Smart champions creativity in BaiCon InFest 2021 on Oct 30 to 31

Leading mobile services provider Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) continues its commitment in nurturing and championing Filipinos’ creativity and passion for content creation by powering BaiCon InFest 2021, the biggest gathering of content creators and influencers from all around the Philippines, to be streamed on Facebook Live on October 30 and 31.

BaiCon InFest 2021 is expected to bring in more than 100 creators from all over the country and some parts of the world, seeking to connect them to their fans and audience, as well as various brands and agencies. The sessions will help the youth take on the different demands and challenges of the digital lifestyle.

Smart lets subscribers watch the NBA’s 75th Anniversary Season for FREE on the GigaPlay App

With exciting NBA action returning this October, leading mobile services provider Smart Communications, Inc. brings the historic NBA 75th Anniversary Season right at the palm of its subscribers via the Gigaplay App, which offers NBA games and programming through its livestream feed of NBA TV Philippines—a localized version of NBA TV and the league’s dedicated 24/7 channel.

During the 2021-22 season, the NBA will commemorate the 75 greatest players and feature 75 Classic Matchups to celebrate the teams, players, coaches, and moments that have defined 75 years of NBA basketball. Tipping off this slate on Nov. 1 (Nov. 2 PHT) are the Toronto Raptors and the New York Knicks, marking the league’s first regular season game played on Nov. 1, 1946 between the New York Knickerbockers and then Toronto Huskies. The Classic Matchups will also pay tribute to three of the NBA’s original franchises: the Boston Celtics, Golden State Warriors (formerly Philadelphia Warriors) and the Knicks, which have all played in every season of the NBA.  

Senior citizen makes the Smart move, citing husband’s superior customer experience

Mandaluyong resident Maria Lina Porciuncula Grecia had observed how her husband, a loyal Smart customer since 2003, has never had any signal issue with his mobile service. This is the complete opposite of her own mobile service, which, according to Mrs. Grecia, has always been problematic. “We’ve always had difficulty obtaining a decent network connection at home. Despite all efforts and complaints escalated to her previous telco, the problem has always persisted, and the signal even worsened to the point of needing a signal booster,” according to Mrs. Grecia.

When Mobile Number Portability (MNP) started in October 1, Mrs. Grecia took the first opportunity to switch her mobile service to Smart. She proceeded to the Smart Store at the Powerplant Mall in Rockwell, where her husband regularly does his transactions such as bills payment and contract retention.