DITO Telecommunity Corp., the third telco expected to launch its wireless services sometime next year, has signed two new deals for the development of its network.
The group led by Davao-based businessman Dennis A. Uy struck network development deals with Leo Technologies Infrastructure Corp. and Alt Global Solutions Inc.
Its deal with Leo Technologies involves the construction of shared telco towers, while the contract with Alt Global involves the deployment of in-building solutions and rooftop tower construction services.
Without disclosing further details, Dito Telecommunity Chief Administrative Officer Adel B. Tamano said: “For the past few months, we have been pushing hard to have on board like-minded partners who are as committed as we are in making sure that we provide world-class telecommunications services to the Filipino; and would like to assure our countrymen that yes, Dito is very well on its way to provide faster, more affordable and secure telecom services.”
Dito is still in the process of building its network, and is implementing infrastructure build projects by partnering with common tower providers.
It is also building its own towers, while tapping tower companies to hasten its network development. Dito has committed to provide a minimum Internet speed of 27 Mbps to 37 percent of the Philippine population.
Aside from network development, Dito has also signed a memorandum of agreement with the Armed Forces to allay fears of cyber-security issues due to its partnership with a Chinese company.
“We value transparency and integrity in our business. This is the reason why we had a public memorandum of agreement signing with the Armed Forces of the Philippines with members of the media present a few months ago,” Dito Chief Technology Officer Rodolfo Santiago said.
The agreement with the military contains the same provisions signed by the two incumbent telcos with “notable exception that additional provisions were provided pertaining to commitments of Dito to national security.”
”Dito Telecommunity has guaranteed in the recently signed agreement that its devices, equipment and structures shall not be used to obtain classified information from the Armed Forces,” Santiago said.
He added that Dito will abide with the National Cybersecurity Plan, while passing regular audits.
“While we in Dito have yet to provide telecommunications services, we have set standards, controls, measures, and rigid protocols to help protect the integrity of Philippine national security especially on cyber security,” he said.
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Can we still join the business? We are from provinces of davao.