The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) released on Tuesday the draft rules for the selection of a new major telco player that the government hopes will challenge industry giants PLDT Inc. and Globe Telecom.
Delayed for months now, the said terms of reference (TOR) will determine how a valuable set of 3G, 4G and potential 5G radio frequencies will be awarded to a so-called third telco player. The frequencies will allow the new player to provide an array of mobile services such as calls, text messaging and online video streaming.
The release of the TOR is viewed by observers as the start of the third telco selection process, which DICT acting secretary Eliseo Rio Jr. hopes to wrap up within this year.

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