Tropang Texters

The TNT Tropang 5G is a professional basketball team currently owned by Smart Communications, a subsidiary of the Philippine Long Distance Telephone Company (PLDT), playing in the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) since 1990.

The franchise began in 1990 when Pepsi-Cola Products Philippines, Inc. (PCPPI) acquired a PBA franchise. Under PCPPI, the franchise played under the names Pepsi and 7 Up. In 1996, the franchise came under the control of Pilipino Telephone Corporation (Piltel) and played under the name Mobiline. In 2001, the franchise was renamed Talk 'N Text after the operations of Piltel was absorbed by Smart Communications.

The team is currently one of three PBA teams under the control of businessman Manuel V. Pangilinan – the others are the Meralco Bolts and NLEX Road Warriors. To date, the franchise has won nine official PBA titles (and one special PBA tournament championship), it also remains as one of the league's powerhouses and it is one of the oldest teams in PBA.

The Tropang Texters, also known as TNT KaTropa, is a prominent professional basketball team in the Philippines' Philippine Basketball Association (PBA). Established in 1993, the team is owned by the Manila-based telecommunications company, Smart Communications, Inc. Known for their fast-paced and dynamic style of play, the Tropang Texters have become one of the most successful and popular teams in the league. They have secured multiple PBA championships, showcasing a roster of talented local and international players. The team’s vibrant red and white colors symbolize their energetic and competitive spirit, making them a formidable force on the court and a favorite among Filipino basketball fans.