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{{Short description|Mobile virtual network operator in the Philippines}}
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company_name = Express Telecommunications Co., Inc. |
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company_logo = [[Image:Express-logo.gif]] |
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company_type = [[Private company|Private]]|
slogan = Let's get talking again|
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foundation = {{flagicon|Philippines}} [[Manila]], [[Philippines]] (1988)|
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location = {{flagicon|Philippines}} [[Pasig City]], [[Philippines]] |
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key_people = Felomena Veto, President |
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industry = [[Telecommunication|Communications Services]] |
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products = [[Mobile phone|Cellular Telephony]] <br> [[Information technology|Information Technology Services]] <br> |
homepage = [http://www.extelcom.com www.extelcom.com]|
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'''Express Telecom''', formally '''Express Telecommunication Co., Inc.''' and '''Extelcom''' for short, is the [[Philippines]]' first [[mobile phone]] network operator. They operate an analog [[Advanced Mobile Phone System|AMPS]]/[[code division multiple access|CDMA]] network and remains to this day the only analog network currently operating in the Philippines. Extelcom has yet to upgrade its cellular operations to [[GSM]] from and therefore cannot offer the hugely popular text messaging service. In 2004, they hold only 0.12% share of the Philippine mobile market of 50 million subscribers (estimate 2007).
{{Infobox company
| name = Express Telecommunication Company, Inc.
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| type = [[Private company|Private]]
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| foundation = [[Manila]], [[Philippines]] (December 1988)
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| location = [[Pasig]], [[Philippines]]
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| key_people = Felomena Veto, President
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| industry = [[Telecommunication|Communications Services]]
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| products = [[Mobile phone|Cellular Telephony]] <br> [[Information technology|Information Technology Services]]
| homepage =
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'''Express Telecommunication Company, Inc.''' (commonly known as '''Express Telecom''' or '''Extelcom''') is a subsidiary of [[Vega Telecom]]. It was the [[Philippines]]' first [[mobile phone]] network operator and operated an analog [[Advanced Mobile Phone System|AMPS]] network.


==History==
==History==
Established in December 1988, Extelcom was granted a provisional authority to install, operate and maintain a Cellular Mobile Telephone System (CMTS) in [[Metro Manila]] by the [[National Telecommunications Commission (Philippines)|National Telecommunications Commission]]. In May 1989, limited operations commenced with the installation of Extelcom's first switch in [[Antipolo City]] and three cell sites in Metro Manila. The company initially offered the latest in advanced cellular technology during that time with such service features as [[call forwarding]], No Answer Transfer [[call waiting]], and three-way conferencing. It was assigned the area codes 973 and 974 (presently not in use). In October 1992, Extelcom was granted a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity (CPCN) by the NTC. To date Extelcom is the only CMTS operator in the Philippines with a CPCN. Extelcom introduced the first cellular prepaid card in the country "Cellcard".
Established in December 1988, Extelcom was granted a provisional authority to install, operate and maintain a Cellular Mobile Telephone System (CMTS) in [[Metro Manila]] by the [[National Telecommunications Commission (Philippines)|National Telecommunications Commission]]. In May 1989, limited operations commenced with the installation of Extelcom's first switch in [[Antipolo]] and three cell sites in Metro Manila. The company initially offered cellular technology with service features including [[call forwarding]], [[call waiting]], and three-way conferencing. It was assigned the area codes 973 and 974 (presently not in use). In October 1992, Extelcom was granted a [[certificate of public convenience and necessity]] (CPCN) by the NTC. Extelcom is the only CMTS operator in the Philippines with a CPCN. Extelcom introduced the first cellular prepaid card in the country, "Cellcard".


It has 10 MHz on the 800 bandwidth for its analog network. The NTC in September 2001 gave Extelcom 5 megahertz (MHz) frequency in the 1800 bandwidth for its planned GSM operations. They dropped their GSM plans in 2003 in favor of deploying a network based on the CDMA protocol.
It has 10&nbsp;MHz on the 800 bandwidth for its analog network. The NTC in September 2001 gave Extelcom 5&nbsp;MHz frequency in the 1800 bandwidth for its planned GSM operations. It dropped its GSM plans in 2003 in favor of deploying a network based on the [[CDMA]] protocol.


In July 2015, [[Vega Telecom]] acquired Extelcom from the group of [[Roberto Ongpin]] and the [[Ashmore Group]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.telegeography.com/products/commsupdate/articles/2015/07/15/smc-snaps-up-extelcom-moves-to-buy-out-liberty-telecom-partner-ooredoo/|title=SMC snaps up Extelcom; moves to buy out Liberty Telecom partner Ooredoo|access-date=2016-05-30|archive-date=2019-11-15|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191115134822/https://www.telegeography.com/products/commsupdate/articles/2015/07/15/smc-snaps-up-extelcom-moves-to-buy-out-liberty-telecom-partner-ooredoo/|url-status=dead}}</ref>
==Ownership==
*[[Bayan Telecommunications]]: 42%
*[[Scott Sproule Cellular]]: 37%
*[[Mayon Holdings]]: 12%
*Others: 9%


==Services==
==Services==
*'''Express Unlimited Post Paid Plans'''
*'''Express Unlimited Plans'''
**Express Unlimited Luzon and Metro Manila
**Express Unlimited Luzon and Metro Manila
**Express Unlimited Visayas and Mindanao
**Express Unlimited Visayas and Mindanao
**Express Unlimited National(nationwide coverage)
**Express Unlimited National (nationwide coverage)

*'''Prepaid Cellcard'''
*'''Prepaid Cellcard'''
**Pinaka Cellcard
**Pinaka Cellcard

*'''Value Added Services'''
*'''Value Added Services'''
**Call Forwarding
**Call Forwarding
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**Express IDD
**Express IDD
**International Roaming
**International Roaming

*'''Express Tawag Center'''
*'''Express Tawag Center'''


==Call Center Business Solutions==
==Call Center Business Solutions==
Express Telecommunications Co., Inc. provides a high performance communications and definitely cost-effective solution to any call centers that basically conduct telemarketing activities and provide customer service to clients. Be it domestic or international, Express Telecom has made available diverse service packages that primarily support the communication requirements of different call centers.


*'''Wireless Connection (Microwave radio link)'''
*'''Wireless Connection (Microwave radio link)'''
**This set-up provides dedicated clear channel wireless connectivity across two or more points. Extelcom utilizes its service areas via cellsites located nationwide;
**This set-up provides dedicated clear channel wireless connectivity across two or more points. Extelcom utilizes its service areas via cellsites located nationwide;

*'''Physical Connection'''
*'''Physical Connection'''
**Using the facilities of Extelcom's other business partners, this set-up provides dedicated clear channel and physical (wired) connectivity across two or more locations.
**Using the facilities of Extelcom's other business partners, this set-up provides dedicated clear channel and physical (wired) connectivity across two or more locations.


==External links==
==References==
{{reflist}}
* [http://www.extelcom.com Official website]
* [http://www.geocities.com/rccbarredo/cellular.htm List of Philppine operators]
* [http://www.yehey.com/finance/level3.aspx?id=31395 Yehey Finance]
* [http://www.telegeography.com/cu/article.php?article_id=1501&email=html]



{{Philippine mobile phone companies}}
{{Philippine mobile phone companies}}


[[Category:Companies of the Philippines]]
[[Category:Mobile phone companies of the Philippines]]
[[Category:Mobile phone companies]]
[[Category:Companies based in Pasig]]
[[Category:1988 establishments in the Philippines]]

Latest revision as of 15:21, 18 October 2024

Express Telecommunication Company, Inc.
Company typePrivate
IndustryCommunications Services
FoundedManila, Philippines (December 1988)
HeadquartersPasig, Philippines
Key people
Felomena Veto, President
ProductsCellular Telephony
Information Technology Services

Express Telecommunication Company, Inc. (commonly known as Express Telecom or Extelcom) is a subsidiary of Vega Telecom. It was the Philippines' first mobile phone network operator and operated an analog AMPS network.

History

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Established in December 1988, Extelcom was granted a provisional authority to install, operate and maintain a Cellular Mobile Telephone System (CMTS) in Metro Manila by the National Telecommunications Commission. In May 1989, limited operations commenced with the installation of Extelcom's first switch in Antipolo and three cell sites in Metro Manila. The company initially offered cellular technology with service features including call forwarding, call waiting, and three-way conferencing. It was assigned the area codes 973 and 974 (presently not in use). In October 1992, Extelcom was granted a certificate of public convenience and necessity (CPCN) by the NTC. Extelcom is the only CMTS operator in the Philippines with a CPCN. Extelcom introduced the first cellular prepaid card in the country, "Cellcard".

It has 10 MHz on the 800 bandwidth for its analog network. The NTC in September 2001 gave Extelcom 5 MHz frequency in the 1800 bandwidth for its planned GSM operations. It dropped its GSM plans in 2003 in favor of deploying a network based on the CDMA protocol.

In July 2015, Vega Telecom acquired Extelcom from the group of Roberto Ongpin and the Ashmore Group.[1]

Services

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  • Express Unlimited Plans
    • Express Unlimited Luzon and Metro Manila
    • Express Unlimited Visayas and Mindanao
    • Express Unlimited National (nationwide coverage)
  • Prepaid Cellcard
    • Pinaka Cellcard
  • Value Added Services
    • Call Forwarding
    • Call waiting
    • Three-way Call Conference
    • Express IDD
    • International Roaming
  • Express Tawag Center

Call Center Business Solutions

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  • Wireless Connection (Microwave radio link)
    • This set-up provides dedicated clear channel wireless connectivity across two or more points. Extelcom utilizes its service areas via cellsites located nationwide;
  • Physical Connection
    • Using the facilities of Extelcom's other business partners, this set-up provides dedicated clear channel and physical (wired) connectivity across two or more locations.

References

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  1. ^ "SMC snaps up Extelcom; moves to buy out Liberty Telecom partner Ooredoo". Archived from the original on 2019-11-15. Retrieved 2016-05-30.
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