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DITO

DITO Telecommunity Corporation was granted a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity (CPCN) by the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) in July...

DITO

DITO is a telecommunications corporation in the Philippines that provides mobile voice, SMS, and data services to Filipino consumers. Officially named DITO Telecommunity Corporation, it operates as the country's third major telecommunications provider alongside PLDT and Globe Telecom.

Core Mandate

DITO Telecommunity Corporation was granted a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity (CPCN) by the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) in July 2019. The company exists to:

  • Break the telecommunications duopoly in the Philippines
  • Provide affordable and reliable mobile connectivity
  • Expand network coverage to underserved areas
  • Introduce competitive pricing for voice, SMS, and data services

Key Services

DITO offers the following telecommunications services:

  • Mobile Prepaid – Level-Up Packs with data, calls, and texts
  • Mobile Postpaid – FLEXPlans with flexible data allocations
  • Home Broadband – 5G-powered fixed wireless access (DITO Home WoWFi)
  • e-SIM – Digital SIM activation for compatible devices
  • Enterprise Solutions – Business connectivity and SMS Sender ID registration

Jurisdiction

DITO operates nationwide in the Philippines. As of October 2024, the company achieved 86.30% national population coverage after passing its fifth and final NTC technical audit.

The company is headquartered in the Philippines and maintains partnerships with:

  • Udenna Corporation (local conglomerate)
  • Chelsea Logistics Holdings, Inc.
  • China Telecommunications Corporation

SMS Sender ID Registration

For businesses using SMS marketing in the Philippines, DITO requires pre-registration of alphanumeric Sender IDs. This applies to real estate companies sending branded text messages for:

Unlike other carriers that require extensive documentation, DITO's Sender ID registration process is streamlined. Businesses must provide sender details and adhere to content guidelines but are not required to submit additional documents like Letters of Authorization.

Official Resources

References

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