Telecommunications & Media

SKT extends 'T Roaming' data promotion until Dec. 31

SK Telecom is extending its overseas roaming data promotion through Dec. 31, citing expanded demand including a rise in subscribers choosing higher-capacity roaming plans and family roaming users topping 5.05 million. The company has offered up to 16 GB of extra data to customers on its baro roaming plans since April 23, with continued use available at up to 1 Mbps after data is exhausted. Additional perks include extra data for customers aged 34 or younger and discounts on certain plans.

Crypto

Philippine central bank tightens rules, seeks direct tracking of crypto-linked payments

The Philippine central bank plans to suspend new registrations of payment system operators for 12 months while it overhauls their classification and licensing framework, a draft circular shows. Applications filed before the pause can still be reviewed, but no approval decisions will be issued during the period. The BSP also plans tougher rules for payments linked to crypto firms, requiring direct contracts with regulated virtual asset service providers and stronger due diligence and monitoring.