PLDT: More safeguards needed for telco infra

Telco giant PLDT Inc. has committed to scale up collaboration and efforts to protect technology assets from natural disasters and man-made troubles that could interrupt services on a large scale.

- By ELIJAH FELICE ROSALES

PLDT plans to lead nationwide actions to safeguard telco infrastructure similar to how it did last year, underscoring the need for public and private teamwork to ensure reliable connectivity.

PLDT, together with wireless unit Smart Communications Inc., led the establishment of Protecta Pilipinas, a coalition that seeks to campaign for the protection of telco assets.

The group includes private groups like Philippine Chamber of Telecommunication Operators and state agencies like the Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center. Specifically, the group wants to create a monitor on the health and performance of telco infrastructure.