Fiber broadband provider Converge ICT Solutions said it will temporarily increase Internet speeds nationwide as rising fuel costs push more Filipinos to stay at home.
In a statement, the company announced a 50 Mbps speed boost for its FiberX plans starting April 1, 2026. The upgrade will apply to both existing and new subscribers and will run until April 30.
“This initiative aims to empower customers to stay productive, connected, and informed as more Filipinos choose — or are compelled — to stay at home as rising fuel costs affect commuting and household budgets,” said Converge CEO and co-founder Dennis Anthony Uy.
Uy said the move aligns with calls from government officials to help ease the impact of higher oil prices.
“In response to the call of Pres. Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Department of Information and Communications Technology secretary Henry Aguda to help ease the burden of rising oil prices to our people, Converge is stepping in by enabling faster, more reliable Internet access — at no additional cost to our subscribers,” he said.
The company said the speed increase is intended to support remote work, online learning, and digital services as mobility becomes more costly.
“By boosting Internet speeds, we are ensuring that our customers can continue to work, study, run businesses, and stay connected with loved ones without disruption. The faster speeds allow smoother video calls, faster downloads, and improved streaming quality,” Uy said.
“We are also strengthening digital access as customers can access telehealth services, e-commerce platforms, digital banking, and government services more seamlessly with the speed boost,” he added.
