#Free WiFi in PH

Commuters along EDSA now have free WiFi at 17 busway stations, thanks to a joint initiative by the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) and the Department of Transportation (DOTr). Through its Region 12 office, the DICT deployed Starlink kits, charging stations, and free internet services under the Government Emergency Communications System (GECS) and Free Public Internet Access Program (FPIAP). Free WiFi is now available in key locations, including evacuation centers, disaster response offices, and municipal facilities. Globe activated its satellite-to-mobile service with Starlink, providing free data and messaging in South Cotabato, Sultan Kudarat, and Sarangani. Meanwhile, PLDT and Smart supplied connectivity support, free WiFi, charging stations, and free calls to assist responders and affected residents. Globe AT HOME is giving eligible customers free internet speed boosts of up to 1Gbps along with free WiFi 6 modem upgrades to help improve home connectivity for work, school, and entertainment. Subscribers whose current modem cannot support the upgraded speeds may also upgrade to a WiFi 6 modem for free, but with a required 24-month relock period. Globe has not yet shared how long the promo will run or which plans are eligible for the free upgrade. Read more in our articles including "Free WiFi now available at 17 EDSA Busway stations" and "DICT, Telcos deploy free WiFi in Quake-Hit Areas".