An Ookla Speedtest Global Index research showed that aggressive network rollouts nationwide increased Philippines internet speeds in January. The Philippines’ fixed broadband median speed increased to 88.13 megabits per second (Mbps) from 87.13 Mbps a month earlier, but the mobile median speed decreased to 24.59 from 25.12 Mbps.
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The National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) declared it would keep improving since the Marcos government began. Since June 2022, local governments have issued more telco permits, according to the NTC. Philippines Internet Speeds
Companies might speed up infrastructure upgrades to improve services and connections.
In 2022, the three largest carriers invested P248.4 billion. Globe, PLDT, and DITO Telecommunity Corp. programmed P97, 101.4, and 50 billion, respectively.
“We look forward to Starlink’s commercial availability this year to further improve internet speeds in the country,” NTC Commissioner Ella Blanca Lopez said. Philippines Internet Speeds
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