TELECOM ARCHIVE 13 OCT 2005

TELECOM ARCHIVE 13 OCT 2005
Cyber-services corridor needs billions of pesos
Microsoft, Yahoo to launch instant messaging connection
Telecommuting
Only banking, telecom sectors are ready to combat cyber terrorism, official says
Filipino hacker's conviction hailed
NPA bombs 11th Globe cell site
Cell phone dealers have till yearend to register
No tax exemption for PLDT-Bacolod
Globe warns subscribers against e-mail hoax
Verify genuine Microsoft products
Lawmaker, CICT propose e-budgeting project for gov't
Solon weighs policies on gov't use of open source software
Sun Cellular awards P1.2-B expansion contract to Alcatel
Landline war heats up; Globe cuts IDD rates to as low as 5¢/minute
President Arroyo lauds Microsoft donation to gov�t ICT programs
AN ORDINANCE PRESCRIBING CELL SITE APPLICATION FEE
NTC to pursue ICT projects despite return to DOTC
As Stated
50 Channel Portable Scanner
Santiago warns against cybersex operations
NTC wants to open 3G to new players
An Original Volunteer is the new SBMA Administrator
Information Society summit slated in Manila
Telco group to meet NTC on new VOIP, 3G rules
'Energy police' to enforce new conservation moves, Virtual Meetings ordered
Virtual meetings can save energy, says GMA
Telcos lose bid to bar ISPs from offering VoIP
House committees back NTC on VoIP
Battle among Internet portals seen as fight for profits
What's the buzz about Push to Talk?
Internet Shops On-Line meeting
NTC declares VoIP as value added service Signs new guidelines
MY BLOG MAIL ADDRESS
Cebu City Internet cafés monitored
RFID: What it can do for RP
Globe seeks help in cell site attacks
Telco to protect its network from unhealthy competition
Innove launches new prepaid call cards
Cellphone TV takes live hurdle
Flat-rate call, broadband propel PLDT fixed line business
Local Internet awards
Globe Telecom becomes 1st RP carrier to make 3G video call
Villar sounds alarm on Internet child pornography
NOTICE OF HEARING: ASSOCIATED BROADCASTING COMPANY
Spam on 'pump-and-dump' stock scams on the rise
Senate Bill 2041 - ACT PUNISHING THE SNATCHING OF MOBILE PHONES
Senate Bill 2042 - SIM CARD REGISTRATION
Cellular business softening
Courts exempt Smart, Piltel from local taxes
'Darknets' to cloak identities of computer file swappers
3 caught in Cebu raids for alleged violation of Access Devices Act
Now, you can purchase cellphone load online
Globe, Smart turn to short-term, unlimited text messaging
Rival telcos set sight on Subic to challenge PLDT's dominance
other IT articles
Another People’s PC project launched
PCIJ blog hacked
NTC issues rules for frequency band allocation for wireless technology
Anti-Wiretapping Law
‘Ransomware’ to bring online havoc, security experts warn
Dep’t of ICT will help improve RP image
INTERNAL RULES
NTC okays Innove‘s bid to install telephone lines nationwide
‘One number, one phone’ to rule them all, possible with broadband technology
NTC issues revised 3G draft guidelines despite opposition
NTC says RP now ready for 3G services
Tech is PLDT’s lynchpin for success in 2005, says chairman
Bill to curb cybersex filed in Congress
Anatomy of eavesdropping on mobile phone calls
Solon proposes Internet cryptography body
Brightpoint to distribute Skype products and services
TV may finally marry the PC in RP
Ignorance of security measures makes networks vulnerable
Congress proposes tougher cyber crime law
NTC requires wireless firms to report on network security
NTC seeks telcos' help in wiretapping probe
Broadband bandwagon
NTC is under attack anew
GV BROADCASTING
BETA BROADCASTING
Subic Broadcasting Corp.
RP losing software engineers, digital animators to India, Singapore
Digitel Earmarks $200M For Mobile Op In 2006
Ex-NTC chief wants NTC abolished following ruling
World Summit on the Information Society
Biggest telecom show at WTC
Text2Teach: Making SMS relevant in education
Amateur License
Consumer group, solons, telcos oppose SIM registration
SIM card user registration begins in Bankok
Checking on home while away
Laws vs computer games a disservice--Internet café chain
Congress schedules hearings on cybercrime bills next week
US firm expands ‘hosted’ call center business in RP
DOST goes into Web-based GIS, mature technology portal
US Census Bureau halts Internet 'phishing' scam
Intel helps fingers type faster
Microsoft Phils. ups CSR a level higher
ITU chief calls for equitable information sharing
Brain cancer linked to mobile phone use in rural areas: study
Phone shops told to register
Combining the perks of a mobile, Internet-ready PC
NBI urges passing of anti-cybersex laws
Congressmen quiz telcos on impact of VoIP deregulation
Mass migration to VoIP expected within a decade
Telco lawyers raise howl over new draft rules on VoIP
Executive Order No. 84-A
Cybercrime costs billions but how to report it?
PLDT raises constitutional issues with NTC VoIP draft rules
Lawmaker wants tougher penalties for purveyors of cybersex
Relentless rise of the mobile phone rings changes for world’s poor
Hackers are increasingly exploiting blogs
Internet safety campaign launched to protect children
Text scams thrive on cell phones’ popularity
PROPOSED INTEGRATED TELECOMMUNICATIONS NETWORK
We'll regulate, not engage in, mobile phone gambling—Pagcor
Roxas gives NTC a pat on the back for new VoIP draft rule
Expect more pro-active regulatory policies--NTC officials
NTC to pilot-test online public hearings
BIR charges Telecom company with tax evasion
NTC cracks down on text spammers
VoIP a value-added service
New survey shows HK, India and RP businessmen spend most time on e-mail
7th Telecom Board Meeting
Promo text messages an invasion of privacy
PLDT might make cheap call promo permanent
NTC pushes 6-second billing scheme for mobile phones
NTC pins hope on Congress for new billing rules on calls
PLDT, Globe tussle over call scheme
6th Telecom Board Meeting
NTC issues guidelines on mobile spam
Arroyo approves P1-billion e-Government fund
NTC BLOCKED CELLPHONES
Telecoms can expect Senate grilling over prepaid cards
Texting to cost more with Senate VAT bill
Smart, PILTEL launch own price-cut promo
Villar questions legality of forfeiting cell-card values
Telecom Towers in Mt. Cabalan
Safety measures to bar minors from playing text games
PLDT acknowledges VoIP as its biggest threat in 2005
NTC must encourage competition
Report: Cell Phone Use While Driving Up
NTC reassesses Piltel’s fees
Chikka.com not operating illegally, says NTC official
CICT chief answers Senator Roxas’s criticism
CICT expects a new ‘.ph’ administrator before year’s end
SIM CARD registration law pushed
NBI nets P5M worth of computers in anti-piracy raid
FBI issues warning about computer virus
Munti residents protest cell site
Philippines IT to grow by one-third
5th Telecom Board Meeting
CALL CENTER BOOM
Gov’t to bar ISPs with no pornography blocking
Alumni.NET SMS Message
NTC Director meets the Board
Gov't moves to stop cellphone-based fraud
SP Adopted TELECOM Board Reso #2
NTC stops chikka.com mobile services
Board updated by MIS Head
NTC to put a stop text spam soon
Subic Telecom ups capacity due to strong Net demand
MOBILE PHONE WAR
ZERO NDD
Bill filed to protect SIM card holders from syndicates
AGENDA 4th Telecom Board Meeting
CITY HALL TELEPHONE DIRECTORY
SMS TEXT TO TELECOM WEBLOG
SAVERS INSPECTION
Globe nets P11.3 B in 2004, up 9.7%
Text scam nets P5M
MINUTES of 3rd Telecom Board Meeting
RESOLUTION NUMBER 03, SERIES OF 2005
RESOLUTION NUMBER 02, SERIES OF 2005
RESOLUTION NUMBER 01, SERIES OF 2005
All internet cafes probed
NTC appends rules on phone sales, repair
ONE PROVINCE ONE RATE HEARING
MINUTES of 2nd Telecom Board Meeting
NTC orders cable operators to close chat rooms
Telecom Board Members Sworn-in
2nd Meeting AGENDA 17 Jan 2005
ONE PROVINCE ONE RATE
Implementing Rules of Telecom Act (RA 7925)
TELECOMMUNICATIONS ACT (RA 7925)
Dec 20, 2004 MINUTES OF MEETING
1st Meeting AGENDA 20 Dec 2004
Joint Pole MOA GLOBE
Executice Order No. 84
AN ORDINANCE CREATING TELECOM & IT BOARD
Reversal of RPT Exemption Granted to Globe Tel
Piltel is exempted from franchise tax
MOA - CONTRACT PILTEL
Joint Pole MOA BAYANTEL
Joint Pole MOA PT&T
PLDT VS DAVAO case
SBMA Telecom Dept Circular 2-21-01