Broadband and Fiber plans in the Philippines compared

With so many ISPs (Internet Service Providers) to choose from, offering different plans and different speeds, picking the right one can be confusing. To help you with that, we have listed all broadband and fiber plans provided by the top 4 ISPs. All plans in this list have unlimited data so that you can surf, stream, and game all day, every day.

UPDATE: We have updated the article to include PLDT’s regular Fibr plans (without Google WiFi).

SKY FIBER UNLI

Sky charges a one-time installation fee of PHP 1,499USD 26INR 2,165EUR 24CNY 186. Plans start at PHP 999USD 17INR 1,443EUR 16CNY 124 for their 5 Mbps to PHP 3,499USD 60INR 5,055EUR 57CNY 434 for their 150 Mbps plan.

Sky Cable also offers the following fiber plans:

Sky also charges a one-time installation fee of PHP 1,499USD 26INR 2,165EUR 24CNY 186 for their fiber plans. Prices start at PHP 1,999USD 34INR 2,888EUR 32CNY 248 for their 30 Mbps plan and go up to PHP 3,999USD 68INR 5,777EUR 65CNY 496 for their 120 Mbps plan.

GLOBE BROADBAND

Globe is offering new users a 50% discount for their first 3 months and Globe Postpaid users can get 100% off instead (promos apply as of the date of writing). Globe also charges a one-time fee of PHP 1,000USD 17INR 1,445EUR 16CNY 124 for installation. Prices start at PHP 1,699USD 29INR 2,454EUR 28CNY 211 for their 5 Mbps plan and can go as high as PHP 2,899USD 49INR 4,188EUR 47CNY 360 for their 100 Mbps plan.

PLDT DSL

Unlike the other ISPs, PLDT offers free installation and activation to new subscribers. Their 5 Mbps starts at PHP 1,299USD 22INR 1,877EUR 21CNY 161 and can go as high as PHP 2,899USD 49INR 4,188EUR 47CNY 360 for their 20 Mbps plan.

PLDT FIBR

PLDT offers 2 Fiber plans: their Unli Fiber Plans and Google WiFi Plans

PLDT’s cheapest Unli Fibr Plan starts at PHP 1,299USD 22INR 1,877EUR 21CNY 161 for their 5 Mbps connection and can go up to PHP 2,899USD 49INR 4,188EUR 47CNY 360 for their 50 Mbps connection.

PLDT’s cheapest Google WiFi Plan (inclusive of 3 Google WiFi points) is 30 Mbps and starts at PHP 2,299USD 39INR 3,321EUR 37CNY 285. The highest plan can reach speeds of up to 250 Mbps for PHP 6,299USD 107INR 9,100EUR 102CNY 782.

CONVERGE FIBER X / XTREME

Converge only offers fiber plans, and they charge a hefty PHP 2,500USD 43INR 3,612EUR 41CNY 310 for installation and activation. Unlike other ISPs, payment for installation can be staggered instead of a one time fee. Their lowest plan is our list’s fastest, starting at 25 Mbps at PHP 1,500USD 26INR 2,167EUR 24CNY 186 going all the way to the fastest and most expensive plan of 500 Mbps for PHP 7,000USD 119INR 10,112EUR 114CNY 869.

Fiber optic connection is undoubtedly better than your typical ADSL broadband connection because you don’t get peak hours issues, and they’re generally faster and more reliable. The cheapest fiber plan you can get is Converge’s 25 Mbps Plan for PHP 1,500USD 26INR 2,167EUR 24CNY 186. You could also go for their higher plans since they have the best Mbps/Peso for fiber connections.

The second cheapest option would be Sky’s Fiber Unli, and lastly, PLDT Fibr. If your area isn’t covered by fiber connection, the sweet spot would be the ISP’s second option because the jump in speeds is a lot more than the increase in price. Sky offers the best price per Mbps on broadband, followed by Globe (if their 20Mbps plan covers your area), then PLDT.

While some of these broadband and fiber plans may be enticing, make sure the ISP offers its services in your area.  It’s also recommendable to ask feedback from people in your area who have already subscribed to the service. The quality of service is still reliant on location, so if other people around you are having a bad time with a specific ISP, then you’ll most likely encounter the same problems. But if everything checks out good, then you can go ahead and subscribe.

And that’s about it! We hope that his guide has helped you decide which broadband services to get. If you have recommendations, let us know in the comments below.