Rep. France Castro (ACT Teachers) has called on Globe Telecom Inc. to rethink its imposition of a P50 late payment penalty and expressed concerns that other telecom giants might start charging similar fees.
Broken down, the Speed Score takes into account 80% of the download speed while the remaining 20% is based on a telco operator's upload speed, as Ookla clarified surfing the Internet is typically"more affected" by the former.MANILA, Philippines — A lawmaker has urged a telecommunications giant to reconsider its new policy of charging customers P50 for late payments, stressing that internet and mobile communications are now considered essential services for Filipinos.
Mobile and internet services are “no longer a luxury but a necessity in this day and age,” the lawmaker stressed. "When they fail, and this frequently happens, it's just an apology. However, if a subscriber is a bit late with their payment, there's an immediate penalty," Castro said in Filipino. HB 9021 or the “Refund for Internet and Telecommunications Services Outages and Disruptions Act” was unanimously approved on final reading in September.NWOW product launch event: A grand opening with comprehensive brand, product and marketing upgradesFrom Cebu to Davao, moms enjoy exciting activities, giveaways from SurfThe 2023 Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections has come to a close as the Commission on Elections concluded the ballot...
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