#Internet Performance

For the past 5 years now, we've seen a huge growth in internet penetration in the country. Take this analogy for example: Running an ISP is something like running an Internet Cafe, only simplified. Another friend of mine and I run a small 10-unit internet cafe for a year now. Our total connection is a 4Mbps business line and on a regular day, with a good mix of customers, the individual workstations get a good share of the 4Mbps internet speed. My prediction is that, unless we get to the point that household internet penetration reaches 50% and above, we won't be seeing affordable residential plans in the 20Mbps or higher. Amazon may launch its satellite internet service, called Project Kuiper (also known as Amazon LEO), in the Philippines as early as this year, according to Henry Aguda. Project Kuiper uses low Earth orbit (LEO) satellites to provide internet access, especially in areas with limited or no connection. If launched, it could give Filipinos another option for faster and more reliable internet, especially in remote locations. Read more in our articles including "It's all about Capacity, not Speed" and "Google Year in Search 2025 for Philippines revealed".