GSM frequency bands for 2G

2G is short for second-generation wireless telephone technology. 2G technologies allow us to make voice calls, send SMS, send MMS (via GPRS), and connect to the internet via GPRS/EDGE. To offer 2G services, a telco must obtain a 2G license and must operate within the GSM frequency band/s allocated by the NTC. Continue Reading

Text messaging is alive and still growing

Text messaging still remains the primary means of communication among Filipinos, even if email and instant messaging have been introduced.  Given that almost every Filipino owns a cellphone, there’s no doubt that text messaging has become one of the most important means of communication in the Philippines. Continue Reading