Smart makes history with first-ever 5G Max-powered concert 

Mobile services provider Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) made history with the country’s first-ever 5G Max-powered concert and experiential showcase—the Amazing 5G Max Experience—held on December 14 at 5th Avenue, Bonifacio Global City (BGC) in Taguig.

Now a fully Smart 5G Max-connected area, BGC is the first of many 5G Max-powered cities lined up for Smart subscribers to experience. A leveled-up 5G connectivity, Smart 5G Max features significantly faster upload and download speeds and ultra-low latency, providing customers with amazing mobile experiences. 

Smart first launched 5G Max in BGC, a strategic and dynamic hub where professionals, students, and entrepreneurs converge. To showcase its power, it hosted the Amazing 5G Max Experience. 

Smart 5G Max-powered concert  

To demonstrate what 5G Max is capable of, Smart seamlessly streamed the performance of OPM singer and songwriter Arthur Nery from Fully Booked on High Street to the screen of the main concert stage at 5th Avenue, leaving fans swooning with his heartfelt lyrics.

Bamboo, Belle Mariano, Moira, and AC Bonifacio also graced the 5G Max-powered stage with one electrifying performance before thousands of attendees—peaking at around 7,500—who enjoyed the free concert like an early Christmas treat. 

World-class customer experience 

“Smart 5G Max is our huge step towards our commitment to empower Filipinos with a world-class customer experience, and our historic 5G Max-powered event is a venue for many of our subscribers to experience this innovative technology first-hand,” said Kristine Go, senior vice president for Smart Consumer Wireless Business. 

“Turning BGC into a Smart 5G Max city is just the beginning. We look forward to bringing the same 5G Max experience to more key cities around the country and unlocking more opportunities for our subscribers who rely on our ultra-fast speeds, ultra-low latency, and reliable 5G network.” 

Smart 5G Max showcase 

Aside from enjoying the free concert, subscribers also enjoyed the many amazing ways Smart 5G Max can elevate the Filipino digital lifestyle with Creator’s Lab, Game Arena, Stream Theater, and 5G-powered Store. 

Subscribers got the chance to explore the Creator’s Lab, an interactive area where they experimented with content creation and uploaded it on TikTok at super-fast speeds.

Mobile gamers also had the opportunity to compete against celebrated esports teams Smart Omega and Empress on Mobile Legends: Bang Bang and Honor of Kings, all experienced in ultra-low latency. 

Meanwhile, Smart subscribers trooped to the Smart 5G Max’s Stream Theater, the best place to catch up on the latest shows on MAX and Netflix, treating themselves to super-fast content downloads. 

To showcase Smart 5G Max’s exceptional capabilities, real-time speed tests were conducted throughout the venue, showing Smart 5G Max reaching speeds of over 1 Gbps. 

The event also featured exciting special prizes for attendees, adding to the rewarding 5G experience and making the event even more memorable for participants. 

To try Smart 5G Max now, visit the nearest Smart Store and purchase a 5G-enabled device with a 5G-powered SIM, starting with the network’s most affordable smartphone at P4,990.

For updates on the next Smart 5G Max-powered event, follow Smart’s official accounts on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, X, and YouTube.

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Editor’s Note: This article was provided by Smart Communications, Inc.