During a press briefing with one of the local telcos last week, the question of minimum speed was again raised by one of the members of the media. So, why telcos cannot and will not guarantee minimum 3G (mobile internet) speeds? Well, there are actually many reasons, both technical and financial in nature, that prevents telcos to guarantee a minimum speed (take note the reasons are for mobile internet only). That minimum speed might not cover the Php999 monthly fee users pay for unlimited mobile internet. I also discussed here the true cost of guaranteed speed. If and when the carriers are required to provide minimum 3G speeds, I am sure they will find a way to circle around it. Requiring a minimum 3G speed will be a blanket provision (the odds are stacked against them) and they know it will be a losing proposition. Electronic Arts (EA) has announced that its latest mobile racing game, Need for Speed No Limits, is coming to Android and iOS. Read more in our articles including "Why telcos can't guarantee minimum 3G speeds?" and "Need for Speed No Limits coming to Android and iOS".
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Mar 28, 2026During a press briefing with one of the local telcos last week, the question of minimum speed was again raised by one of the members of the media. So, why telcos cannot and will not guarantee minimum 3G (mobile internet) speeds?
Well, there are actually many reasons, both technical and financial in nature, that prevents telcos to guarantee a minimum speed (take note the reasons are for mobile internet only). That minimum speed might not cover the Php999 monthly fee users pay for unlimited mobile internet. I also discussed here the true cost of guaranteed speed.
Our coverage of 3g speed includes: "Why telcos can't guarantee minimum 3G speeds?"; "Need for Speed No Limits coming to Android and iOS"; "Globe Starlink 99, Globe Starlink 299 to be offered via GlobeOne app". Each article provides unique insights and information.