PLDT and Samsung Philippines join forces to bring broadband solutions to SMEs

PLDT and Samsung Electronics Philippines Corporation recently partnered to bring “future-ready” solutions for small and medium enterprises or SMEs, which is currently a burgeoning business sector still under served by broadband and digital solutions.

The two companies unveiled an array of high-speed myDSL Biz broadband packages and flexible cloud bundles that come with Samsung gadgets. PLDT SME Nation and Samsung offer these customized solutions to enable entrepreneurs to collaborate, create, and work on the cloud.

Under the partnership, six bundles are offered to the SMEs, who are given the option to select their bandwidth requirements, starting from 4 up to 15 mbps with rates of P4,000 to P25,000 per month. They also have the option to choose the Samsung gadgets that they want to come with the bundles.

The basic packages are the Elite Bundle, which offers the Samsung 3-in-1 Wifi Laser printer, UPS or Hard Drive. Max Bundle comes with a choice between a Samsung Chromebook or a Galaxy Tab 3.7.

Higher bandwidth packages include the Max Plus and the Max Turbo. For the Max Plus Bundle, you can choose from the IP Cam, Samsung 3-in-1 Wifi Laser Printer, UPS or Hard Drive, and a Samsung Chromebook or Galaxy Tab 3.7.

Another option is to pair the Samsung Chromebook or Galaxy Tab 3.7 with a Website Builder Bundle or cloud Storage Bundle.

The Max Turbo Bundle allows consumers to pick from Samsung’s 32-inch Wifi Smart TV, Large Format Display or the Note 10.1 and an IP Cam, Samsung 3-in-1 Wifi Laser Printer, UPS or Hard Drive.

They can also opt to pair the Cloud Storage bundle with an IP Cam, Samsung 3-in-1 Wifi Laser Printer, UPS or Hard Drive.

“This partnership with Samsung, one of the leading global brands, brings significant benefits to our SME market, ” said PLDT first vice president and head of SME Nation Kat Luna-Abelarde. “It is one of the most powerful synergies in the industry of providing a premium internet connection from the top service provider, combined with cloud enabled devices from the most popular and innovative electronics company.”