Miscellaneous tech history, from industry pioneers to unique gadgets.
A major U.S. telecommunications company that operated until its merger with AT&T.
Year: 1983-2006
BellSouth played a key role in shaping modern telecom services before merging with AT&T.
A local tech brand known for producing computers and mobile devices.
Year: 1988
Redfox Technologies provided affordable computing solutions for Filipino consumers.
A major retail music store in Makati that thrived before the rise of digital music.
Year: 1990 - Mid 2000s
Tower Records was a go-to destination for CDs and vinyl collectors in the Philippines.
A period of rapid growth in Internet Service Providers, making the internet more accessible.
Year: 1990
In the 1990s, the rise of commercial ISPs fueled mass internet adoption, transforming communication worldwide.
A prominent tech publication providing insights on computing advancements in the 1990s.
Year: 1994
PC Magazine was a leading source of reviews, industry trends, and computing news during the rise of personal computers.
A printed directory of websites, serving as an early internet guide before search engines became dominant.
Year: 1995
The Internet Yellow Pages acted as an essential reference book for navigating the web in its early days.
A budget-friendly tech store offering accessories, storage media, and computer peripherals.
Year: 1997-2020
CD-R King became a staple in tech retail before eventually closing in 2020.
Revolutionary Filipino-made web-to-SMS platform that bridged digital and mobile messaging.
Years: 2000–2018
Chikka launched in 2000 and became a communication staple by offering free SMS from computers to mobile phones. Widely used by students, OFWs, and prepaid users, it reached 14 countries before closing in 2018.
The official branding of MyPhone, the first Filipino mobile phone brand.
Year: 2007
MyPhone pioneered locally branded mobile devices in the Philippines, offering affordability and accessibility.
A Filipino mobile phone brand known for cost-effective smartphones.
Year: 2009
Cherry Mobile brought affordability and accessibility to mobile technology in the Philippines.
A digital TV box designed to improve signal reception and access exclusive ABS-CBN channels.
Year: 2015
ABS-CBN TV Plus became a popular alternative for clearer and enhanced digital viewing experience.