Philippine Telegraph and Telephone Corp. (PT&T) is working up with Go Philippines, a community-driven social enterprise, to provide e-learning internet connectivity for students amid pandemic.
According to PT&T, the partnership would allow Go Philippines to provide connectivity and e-learning tools among their partner schools.
“Relevant support for causes like this, especially in these challenging times, is essential for our nation to bounce back,” Ricky Peña, PT&T general manager for broadband services said.
“PT&T continues to seek out opportunities where we, in our capacity and industry, can serve where we are most needed, in this case, in providing much-needed infrastructure in the education sector,” he said.
As the global pandemic continues, Go Philippines said a reliable and efficient internet connection is vital in schools and students’ e-learning.
Michael Goldsmith, co-founder, and chief visionary officer of Go Philippines, said even the best learning management system would not work without quality internet connectivity.
“Our partnership with PT&T exemplifies the bayanihan spirit, permitting us to deliver critical broadband internet solutions for academia, improving user experience for a quality education,” he said.
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PT&T, Go Philippines to provide e-learning internet connectivity
PT&T, with its network reach of 13,500 fiber kilometers in high-growth areas, covers almost 40 percent of the total Philippine population.
Philippine Telegraph and Telephone Corporation (PT&T), is one of the primary telecommunications services provider in the Philippines since its founding in 1962. The company caters to corporate, small/medium businesses and residential segments across the country.
“Apart from telecommunications, PT&T has a broader goal not just providing connectivity requirements, but also becoming a full suite digital services provider. Through its IT Services business, the company now provides a wide range of offerings under Connectivity, Security and Availability, and Information Technology Solutions segments,” its website said.
According to its website, “GO PHILIPPINES is not a business. We are a movement!. Created from stakeholder input, we researched and analyzed the education process in the Philippines then set about creating a holistic solution with a simple motto “No one left behind.”