PLDT wireless arm Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart), the first to launch 5G in the Philippines, has fired up more than 3,000 5G sites across the country as of May, solidifying its hold as the Philippines’ fastest and widest 5G network.
This includes 5G sites deployed in far-flung and mountainous areas, such as Brgy. Linut-od in Argao, Cebu, where it enables telemedicine services for dialysis patients like Elena Camson.
“I used to have to go to the town for check-ups when there was still no signal here,” said Camson. Linut-od is located 23 kilometers away from the town proper. Camson, who was diagnosed with end-stage renal disease three years ago, added that she used to walk to…
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