Fiber broadband provider Converge ICT Solutions has expressed full support for the recently signed Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of the Konektadong Pinoy Act, describing it as a crucial enabler for inclusive connectivity and shared infrastructure that will help accelerate nationwide digital access.
The statement came as Converge reported ₱33 billion in revenues and ₱8.9 billion in net income for the first nine months of 2025, marking 10.1% and 8.4% growth year-on-year, respectively.
Converge co-founder and CEO Dennis Anthony Uy said the Konektadong Pinoy IRR aligns with the company’s long-standing advocacy of making Internet connectivity a basic right for every Filipino.
“The Philippines is ready for shared infrastructure. We are well-positioned to support this initiative, which will benefit both new entrants and existing operators,” Uy said during the company’s quarterly briefing. “We anticipate the rollout of Konektadong Pinoy because it opens opportunities for faster deployment of broadband access to communities.”
Uy explained that the company welcomes the entry of more fiber players under the framework, emphasizing that infrastructure sharing — whether backbone or distribution — is a win-win strategy that reduces duplication of investments and accelerates service delivery.
“In developed markets like Australia, the government or a national infrastructure company owns the broadband backbone that others can use. We are ready for a similar setup in the Philippines. Through network slicing and shared ports, we can help smaller ISPs and local operators reach underserved areas,” he said.
With the IRR promoting open-access principles, Uy said Converge expects its wholesale business to gain momentum, as more players tap into its 8-million-port network across Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao.
“Yes, our wholesale segment will grow faster with Konektadong Pinoy,” Uy affirmed. “It also shortens the return on investment for our network because we can share capacity with others.”
Uy added that Converge continues to expand its backbone network, particularly in Visayas and Mindanao, to prepare for increased demand once the law takes full effect.
“We still have a few hundred municipalities to connect, and we’re ready to share our ports even with big operators.”
Beyond domestic rollout, Converge has been enhancing its international infrastructure. The Bifrost Cable System, which recently landed in Davao, will soon enable the company to offer direct trans-Pacific connectivity with unprecedented speed and resilience.
The company is also part of the H2X subsea cable project, which will expand regional connectivity across Southeast Asia.
Converge’s residential revenues reached ₱27.7 billion in 9M 2025, while enterprise revenues grew by 16.2% to ₱5.2 billion. The company’s EBITDA rose 10.6% to ₱20.2 billion, with margins improving to 61.2%, and Return on Invested Capital remaining at 18.2%.
As it aligns with the government’s digital inclusion agenda, Converge is also investing in AI and automation to improve network reliability and customer experience.
“Our dream is to achieve single-tap service upgrades and proactive maintenance alerts powered by automation,” Uy said.
Earlier, Converge was recognized with a Five Golden Arrow Award by the Institute of Corporate Directors (ICD) for its governance excellence — up from three arrows last year.
It also partnered with Viva Communications to bring original Filipino content to its Xperience Hub, complementing its push for homegrown digital ecosystems.
