With APEC 2015 main events coming up and heightened security around APEC Venues, there have been several social media posts and SMS going around that there will be network downtime and loss of service near APEC secured areas. The Public has to realize that only the NTC can issue such directives and that Globe and Smart are compelled to provide the service that they contracted to do with their subscribers. Here are the official Advisories from both SMART AND GLOBE TELECOM.
SMART TELECOM SERVICE ADVISORY #APEC2015
(1/2) SMART APEC Advisory: We’d like to assure you that our services are operating normally. However, these may be affected…
— Smart Communications (@SMARTCares) November 16, 2015
(2/2) SMART APEC Advisory: …in some areas by public safety measures being undertaken for the APEC Summit. Please bear with us. Thank you. — Smart Communications (@SMARTCares) November 16, 2015
GLOBE TELECOM SERVICE ADVISORY #APEC2015
Please be advised. pic.twitter.com/aLkA2h2e3a
— Globe Telecom (@enjoyGLOBE) November 16, 2015