Telcos express concern over NTC's sanctions due to alleged poor mobile service

GMA Network - Sep 30, 2026

The Philippine Chamber of Telecommunication Operators (PCTO) on Wednesday expressed concern after the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) imposed sanctions against the country"s three major telco players due to “poor” mobile broadband services monitored this month.

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