PLDT Inc.
PLDT Inc., formerly known as the Philippine Long Distance Telephone Company (Filipino: Kompanya ng Teleponong Pangmalayuan ng Pilipinas), is a Philippine telecommunications, internet and digital service company.
Basic company information
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Company positioning and business
PLDT Inc., formerly known as the Philippine Long Distance Telephone Company (Filipino: Kompanya ng Teleponong Pangmalayuan ng Pilipinas), is a Philippine telecommunications, internet and digital service company. [3]
PLDT is one of the Philippines' major telecommunications providers, along with Globe Telecom, Smart Communication and startup DITO Telecommunity. Founded in 1928, it is the second oldest active, and largest telecommunications company in the Philippines, in terms of assets and revenues. [3]
The company's core businesses are fixed-line telecommunications, mobile telephony services, broadband, and internet of things services under various brands. It also has de facto investments in broadcasting, print media, utilities, and direct-to-home satellite services, among others. Its common shares are listed in the Philippine Stock Exchange while American Depository Receipts that have such underlying common shares are traded at the New York Stock Exchange. Its majority owner is First Pacific, a Hong Kong–based investment management company. Other major shareholders are Nippon Telegraph and Telephone, through its subsidiaries, and JG Summit Holdings. [3]
Background text: Wikipedia contributors, PLDT. Selected introductory paragraphs, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. Official filing data is cited separately.
Financial year, securities and disclosures
Listed securities: PHI (NYSE), PHTCF (OTC). Multiple symbols may represent different share classes or securities of the same registrant. [2]
History and key events
Founding / inception date recorded in Wikidata. [1]
Financial results and regulatory disclosures
No individual financial documents have been indexed yet. Open the source to consult company disclosures. [2]
Related entities and concepts
Frequently asked questions
When was PLDT Inc. founded?
Founded: 1928. The linked source provides the background record. [1]
Which business sectors are recorded for PLDT Inc.?
Business sectors: telecommunications industry. The linked source provides the background record. [1]
Sources and review dates
- Wikidata — company background record (CC0) ↗
- Company identity and profile data ↗
- Wikipedia contributors — PLDT (CC BY-SA 4.0) ↗
Reviewed 23 October 2026. Financial periods and historical event dates are shown separately. Figures reflect their stated source dates; this page is not a live quote or investment recommendation.