Ayala-led Globe Telecom has disputed reports of network congestion that has reportedly led to problems in sending short messaging service (SMS) or text messages to subscribers of other networks.
Advertising through text messages on mobile phones has a large potential in a country like the Philippines where cell phone penetration is high and the local population is eager to embrace new methods of shopping.
Mobile phone users can expect lower and more affordable rates for their short messaging service (SMS) with the approval by the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) of a reduction in the interconnection charge for text messaging. Through Memorandum Circular No. 02-10-2011 issued on Oct. 24, 2011, the NTC ordered that the interconnection charge for SMS between [...]
