Smart signal down, full restoration ongoing

MANILA, Philippines – Smart Communications Inc. subscribers found themselves unable to call, text or access the internet via their mobile phones on Tuesday morning due to connectivity issues, although the mobile unit of telecommunications giant PLDT is working double time to fully restore its services.

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In an advisory as of 10:46 AM, Smart said, “Signal restoration is ongoing, and services are gradually returning to normal. Our teams are continuing to work to bring back the best possible service experience.”

In the meantime, GCash said Smart users registered on its platform may experience delay or not receive their One-Time Passwords (OTP) during the temporary downtime.