TNT Tropang Giga players and staff have been making full use of Smart LTE while inside the Philippine Basketball Association bubble in Clark, Pampanga.
“I am able to use FaceTime and Messenger because I have fast LTE here. I can talk to my family and kids during my free time,” Rosario said
David Semerad said he could maximize his breaks and catch up with his loved ones.
“I use the messaging apps on my Smart LTE phone throughout the day, and usually at nighttime, even when I’m eating,” he said.
Because of the pandemic, players like Rosario and Semerad could only interact with their fans online to avoid the spread of the virus, while the fans themselves vould easily keep up with the team’s updates on the Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TNTTropangGIGA, @tnttropanggiga and @tnttropanggiga.
In the Philippines, Smart has powered the PBA bubble with 5G technology.
“This has paved the way for the use of TV cameras equipped with 5G, helping us capture the on-court action efficiently. There is a 94-foot-wide LED screen beside the court, where the players can see their spectators,” Al Panlilio, PLDT Chief Revenue Officer and Smart President and CEO, said.
Smart rolled out an additional 279 5G base stations in the third quarter this year as it accelerates its 5G commercial services nationwide.