Wi-Tribe Philippines did a soft launch recently offering WiMax broadband internet in Metro Manila. A congressional investigation into the costly, slow, and difficult-to-use internet services in the Philippines is being pushed by lawmakers. 823, which requests the Committee on Information and Communications Technology to evaluate internet service reliability, performance metrics, pricing structures, and user privacy safeguards. The lawmakers stated that 48.8% of Filipino households had access to home internet in 2024, while more than half of the population remained without internet access or insufficient service. The Philippines continues to lag behind multiple Asian countries because its internet service remains slower and more expensive, which creates negative effects for students, workers, and families throughout the country. Read more in our articles including "Wi-Tribe 4G Broadband Launched" and "Probe sought over slow and costly internet services".
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Jul 12, 2026Wi-Tribe Philippines did a soft launch recently offering WiMax broadband internet in Metro Manila. A congressional investigation into the costly, slow, and difficult-to-use internet services in the Philippines is being pushed by lawmakers.
823, which requests the Committee on Information and Communications Technology to evaluate internet service reliability, performance metrics, pricing structures, and user privacy safeguards. The lawmakers stated that 48.8% of Filipino households had access to home internet in 2024, while more than half of the population remained without internet access or insufficient service. The Philippines continues to lag behind multiple Asian countries because its internet service remains slower and more expensive, which creates negative effects for students, workers, and families throughout the country.
Our coverage of Internet Service Providers Philippines includes: "Wi-Tribe 4G Broadband Launched"; "Probe sought over slow and costly internet services"; "Globe Starlink 99, Globe Starlink 299 to be offered via GlobeOne app". Each article provides unique insights and information.