The proposed connectivity index aims to establish a standard for the quality of internet connectivity in public and private buildings, contributing to the wider national effort toward comprehensive digitization.
The launch of the prepaid fiber Internet service comes just a few months after broadband provider Converge ICT became the first company in the country to offer prepaid Internet connection via its Suft2Sawa service.
The arrival of new entrant Dito, the introduction of 5G, pressure from the government to improve connectivity, and the Covid-19 pandemic have caused operators to redouble their efforts and up their investment in their networks, Opensignal said.
The new data center campus, STT Fairview, will comprise over 83,000 square meters of gross floor area across four buildings, offering a development potential of 124MW of IT load capacity once fully built out.
The Philippine government has set a goal to deploy a common tower network of over 50,000 towers with the aim of enhancing telecommunication services and meeting the rising demand for data connectivity.
The report also said Globe users have the best experience when streaming video, playing multiplayer mobile games, and using voice apps — both overall and on 5G.
Mobile metrics firm Ookla said based on its latest Speedtest Intelligence report, PLDT-owned Smart Communications delivered the fastest median download speed at 33.39 Mbps for the first quarter of 2023.
The DICT stated on Wednesday, April 19, that it has received the request of the telcos to extend the SIM registration period but stressed that “at this point, there is no extension of SIM registration”.
Globe said it has done all awareness and educational campaigns for subscribers to sign up but came up with dismal results, primarily due to the lack of valid government IDs and challenged digital literacy.
Globe’s wholly-owned subsidiary 917Ventures has launched Housify, a real estate marketplace that matches property buyers with listings through verified sellers, an inquiry process, and a website.
