editorial team
Anyone with a smart device can access free, unlimited fiber-fast internet connectivity today, June 20, as leading telecoms and digital services provider PLDT opens up Smart Wifi access to the public in government buildings and offices in different parts of the country to celebrate World Wi-Fi Day.
PLDT is giving unlimited access to Smart Wifi in 58 government sites all over the country including provincial capitols, city halls, municipal halls, National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) offices, and Land Transportation Office (LTO) branches where users can experience internet speeds of up to 100mbps.
“As we celebrate World Wi-Fi Day today, we are giving everyone free unlimited internet access in selected Smart Wifi spots in government offices on top of the regular 30-minute free access,” says PLDT VP and Head of Enterprise Core Business solutions Jojo Gendrano.
“On the whole day of June 20, users can just continuously reactivate their 30-minute usage indefinitely to enjoy unlimited internet access in these Smart Wifi locations,” he added.
Since introducing Smart Wifi to the public, more than 400 sites have been put up in different locations including airports, seaports, government offices, tourist destinations, foodparks, school campuses, hospitals, and metro rail transportation systems.
Smart has been supportive of the Wireless Broadband Alliance’s (WBA) global initiatives for collaborative opportunities for service providers, enterprises and cities, enabling them to enhance the customer experience on Wi-Fi and significant adjacent technologies such as the Smart Wifi service.
“The WBA’s World Wifi Day is all about connecting the unconnected. Today we celebrate that vision by providing our countrymen with access to world-class internet, paving the way for a more connected and truly future-ready Philippines,” says SVP & Head of PLDT and SMART Enterprise Business Groups Jovy Hernandez.”
The Smart Wifi locations have been providing super speed internet access for all regardless of the user’s network.
The regular limited access can be extended by purchasing Smart Wifi load cards from retailers. Smart, TNT and Sun subscribers can also convert their prepaid load or charge to their postpaid account.
World Wi-Fi day is a global initiative organized by Wireless Broadband Alliance under the leadership of Connected City Advisory Board (CCAB) to help bridge the digital divide. It is a platform to recognize and celebrate the significant role Wi-Fi is playing in cities and communities around the world by driving exciting and innovative projects to ‘connect the unconnected’.
Free access will be made “unlimited” on June 20 for the following Smart Wifi locations:
Capitol of Batangas
Capitol of Benguet
City Government of CDO
City Government of Dapitan
City Government of Ozamiz
City Government of Tangub (Activity Center)
City Hall of Bacoor
City Hall of Baguio
City Hall of Binan
City Hall of Cebu
City Hall of Laoag
City Hall of Malabon
City Hall of Malolos
City Hall of Mandaluyong
City Hall of Meycauayan
City Hall of Muntinlupa
City Hall of Navotas
City Hall of Ormoc
City Hall of Paranaque
City Hall of Pasay
City Hall of Puerto Princesa
City Hall of Quezon City
City Hall of San Juan
City Hall of Santa Rosa
City Hall of Taguig
City Hall of Tanauan
City Hall of Trece Martires
City Hall of Valenzuela
DOTR
LTO Davao
LTO Diliman
LTO Kalookan District Office
Maritime Industry Authority
Municipal Hall of Bocaue
Municipal Hall of Tanza
Municipality of Consolacion
Muntinlupa Sports Complex
NBI Bacolod
NBI Bulacan
NBI Cagayan Valley
NBI Calabarzon Regional Office
NBI Capitol Cebu
NBI Cavite DO
NBI Central Luzon Regional Office
NBI Cordillera
NBI Dagupan District Office
NBI Eastern Visayas Regional Office
NBI Headquarters
NBI Isabela District Office
NBI Lucena District Office
NBI Sarangani
NBI Vigan District Office
NBI Western Mindanao
Provincial Capitol of Cebu
Provincial Capitol Of Ilo-ilo
Provincial Capitol of Laguna
Provincial Capitol of Misamis Oriental
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