The total fixed communication services revenue in the Philippines is forecast to increase at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 2.7% from $3.8 billion in 2025 to $4.3 billion in 2030, mainly driven by growth in the fixed broadband segment, according to market research firm GlobalData.
GlobalData’s Philippines Fixed Communication Forecast (Q4 2025) reveals that fixed voice services revenue will decline at a CAGR of 7.4% over the 2025-30 period, in line with a decline in fixed voice average revenue per subscriber (ARPU) levels, as users increasingly adopt mobile/OTT-based communication services and as operators increasingly offer free voice minutes with their bundled plans.
Srikanth Vaidya, telecom analyst at GlobalData, commented: “Fixed broadband service revenue, on the other hand, will increase at a CAGR of 4.2% during 2025-30, driven by growth in broadband subscriptions, especially fiber optic (FTTH/B) broadband subscriptions.”
Fiber lines accounted for a majority share of 85% of the total fixed broadband lines in 2025, which will increase to about 91% by 2030, supported by the government and operator investments in fiber network infrastructure and FTTH service expansions. For instance, PLDT deployed FTTH in all cities and in majority of the municipalities in the country in 2025.
PLDT will lead the fixed voice services segment in terms of subscriptions through 2030. The operator will also top the fixed broadband services market, by subscriptions, supported by its strong position in DSL and FTTH service lines.
The operator has earmarked a capex of around P50 billion ($0.81 billion) for 2026 to expand the reach and capability of its FTTH network and increasing its international bandwidth capacity.
Vaidya concluded: “The fixed communication services market in the Philippines is poised for growth, driven by technological advancements, regulatory support, and changing consumer behavior. As the demand for high-speed and reliable internet continues to rise, providers are likely to focus on expanding their infrastructure and enhancing service offerings to remain competitive in this evolving landscape.”
