Smart rolls out free WiFi in Las Piñas

Smart Communication, Inc. partnered with the City of Las Piñas for the deployment of free Smart WiFi across the city.

Under the partnership, Smart deployed fiber-powered WiFi connectivity in Las Piñas barangays, elementary and high schools, as well as the City Hall. Smart has also been working with the Department of Education Las Piñas for its distance learning program, turning over PLDT Home WiFi units for the program.

According to Smart, the free WiFi enables more than 5,000 school children with connectivity, empowering them to pursue their passion in school or in their homes.

“As we bring the benefits of the Internet closer to homes and community in Las Piñas, we are able to create stronger bonds and fulfill our vision of a modern city that values family and community ties,” said Vice Mayor April Aguilar, who joined the ceremonies attended by Smart representatives led by Smart FVP and Head of Customer Development for NCR and Palawan Gia Palafox and AVP for Consumer WiFi & Mobile Advertising Mick Atienza.

This team-up is part of Smart’s “Live Smarter for a Better World” campaign, highlighting the community partnership programs and Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives.

“With the Internet, we are not just helping Las Piñas residents to unlock more employment and livelihood opportunities, we will also be able to assist the youths develop their technical and entrepreneurial skills,” the Vice Mayor added.

Smart’s Barangay Connect project targets to provide free Wi-Fi to barangays and bring connectivity closer to communities. It will soon roll out to key areas around the country starting at Antipolo, Mandaluyong, Las Piñas, General Santos and Nueva Ecija.