3g internet in the philippines

Two decades later, the time for 3G to go has arrived, and the Philippines would be among the countries to follow this trend. As late as 2021, around 82 percent of 3G-only users in the Philippines possess 4G-enabled phones, but do not have 4G subscriptions. Not only is 3G coverage more extensive in the Philippines than 4G and 5G, not everybody could afford to migrate their everyday devices to higher-end models. While people might be expected to change phones every 2 to 3 years, the average lifespan of cars in the Philippines would be 15 years. If they would not have to experience a complete loss of service, such as making calls and connecting to the internet, they would have to endure severe downgrades moving forward. Even today, I still hear a lot of people saying or commenting hat 3G internet in the Philippines is still expensive. Let's skip comparing our local 3G internet rates to the rates in other countries and look at some domestic parallels. Let's look at Netopia, the most popular internet cafe chains in the country, and see how much they charge for rentals. Read more in our articles including "Explainer: How the 3G shut-down will affect you" and "Why do Filipinos still think 3G is expensive?".