On July 5, Better Internet PH together with nine organizations representing the business sector, ICT industry, and civil society signed a Joint Statement of Support for the immediate passage of the proposed Open Access in Internet Services Act.
Senators Francis "Kiko" Pangilinan and Risa Hontiveros have again brought up their concerns over Dito Telecommunity's business connection with China Telecom, with Pangilinan calling for an executive session to discuss the matter in the Senate.
Democracy.Net.PH co-founder Pierre Tito Galla said the rollout of the cell towers and supporting infrastructure will help improve the delivery of Internet and mobile services in the provinces.