Smart Records More LTE, LTE-A Devices on Its Network amid Ramped Up Rollout

Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) recently intensified its LTE and LTE-A roll-out. As a result, more subscribers are now using capable devices to connect to its mobile network.

Smart Records More LTE, LTE-A Devices on Its Network amid Ramped Up Rollout

The number of LTE-capable devices on Smart’s network increased by 78% year-on-year according to the telco giant. Moreover, of these LTE-capable smartphones, about one in every five is an LTE-A-capable handset.

Knowing that the quality of customer experience is not only dependent on the network but also on the devices being used, PLDT-Smart Senior Vice President for Network Planning and Engineering Mario G. Tamayo has expressed that it’s necessary that subscribers are also using capable devices that can support their network’s capabilities.

“To fully utilize the network we are rolling out – whether it’s LTE, LTE-A today or 5G in the future – it is important for customers to adopt the devices that can fully tap the network’s capabilities,” Tamayo explained.

See Also: Smart Ramps Up LTE-A Roll-out

Smart has also teamed up with various mobile manufacturers to get more affordable LTE-capable handsets out in the market. These include the Samsung J2 Core, OPPO A37, and Starmobile Play Click.

Premium smartphone models are also available in Smart including the Samsung Galaxy Note9, Huawei Mate 20, Huawei Mate 20 Pro, iPhone XS, and iPhone XS Max – which are all LTE-A-capable devices.