AFTER its network upgrades in Metro Cebu, PLDT wireless subsidiary Smart Communications Inc. (Smart) is expanding its Long Term Evolution (LTE) and LTE-Advanced networks in the rest of Cebu and in key areas around the Visayas.

These include key tourism areas like Oslob, Moalboal, Daanbantayan, Medellin, Toledo City, Bogo City and Carmen, the company said in a statement.

Smart has also expanded its LTE capacity in areas in Cebu City, Mandaue, Lapu-Lapu, Minglanilla and Talisay, while it has also been rolled out in Badian, Balamban, Barili, Catmon, Madridejos, Sibonga and Tabuelan.

“Our ramped-up roll-out in Cebu and the rest of the Visayas is part of Smart’s commitment to deliver world-class internet service to more Filipinos, wherever they may be in the country,” said Mario G. Tamayo, PLDT and Smart senior vice president for network planning and engineering. (PR)