Digital e-loading empowers Smart and TELESCOOP members
Selling mobile load has long been a lifeline for Filipinos. Now, Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) is making it even easier through the Hatchiko app in partnership with the PLDT Employees Multi-Purpose Cooperative (TELESCOOP). The initiative provides members with a digital e-loading platform that supports sustainable livelihoods.
Christian So, Smart Assistant Vice President and Head of Key Accounts Modern Trade, said, “By making load accessible through Hatchiko and TELESCOOP, we’re helping everyday earners build sustainable side businesses, supported by our expanding 4G and 5G network.”
The Hatchiko app simplifies e-loading by allowing users to manage transactions, monitor earnings, and serve customers directly from their phones. It also provides tools to process bulk transactions, integrate platforms, and streamline reselling.
Bill Vergel Mendoza, President of Hatchiko, shared, “Our goal is to reshape how load reselling works by offering a digital platform that simplifies the entire process. This empowers individuals to manage transactions with ease and grow their businesses sustainably.”
TELESCOOP Chairperson Benedicto Portugal highlighted the impact: “This gives our members a meaningful opportunity to grow their income. It’s a small shift with a big impact—especially for those looking to build something of their own.”
Smart e-load, first introduced in 2003, has remained one of the fastest-selling products in the Philippines. As the pioneer of prepaid services, it democratized mobile communication and enabled millions of Filipinos to stay connected.
With its continuous network expansion, Smart strengthens its commitment to inclusive growth. Through digital e-loading, technology becomes more than just a tool for connection—it becomes a pathway to progress.
