DICT targets cheaper and faster internet with new KP Act Rules

TL;DR: The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) has released the implementing rules and regulations (IRR) for the Konektadong Pinoy (KP) Act, a move expected to make internet services cheaper, faster, and more accessible nationwide.

The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) has released the implementing rules and regulations (IRR) for the Konektadong Pinoy (KP) Act, a move expected to make internet ser…
DICT Secretary Henry Aguda said the government is targeting at least a 40% drop in internet prices by 2026, which could boost the Philippines’ ranking in ASEAN for internet affordability.
He added that the goal is not just lower prices but also better service quality and faster speeds for consumers.
The new rules aim to simplify permits, speed up registration, and encourage more competition among internet providers, including foreign companies already planning to enter the Philippine market.
Currently, basic internet plans cost ₱480 to ₱1,300, while premium packages can reach ₱10,000.

The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) has released the implementing rules and regulations (IRR) for the Konektadong Pinoy (KP) Act, a move expected to make internet services cheaper, faster, and more accessible nationwide.

DICT Secretary Henry Aguda said the government is targeting at least a 40% drop in internet prices by 2026, which could boost the Philippines’ ranking in ASEAN for internet affordability. He added that the goal is not just lower prices but also better service quality and faster speeds for consumers.

According to DICT Undersecretary Sarah Maria Sison, the IRR was completed ahead of schedule and signed on November 5. It is now available on the DICT website and may start being implemented as early as December.

The new rules aim to simplify permits, speed up registration, and encourage more competition among internet providers, including foreign companies already planning to enter the Philippine market. Currently, basic internet plans cost ₱480 to ₱1,300, while premium packages can reach ₱10,000. Officials said consumers should begin feeling improvements as early as next year.

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