#PH Internet Speed

In addition to having one of the slowest LTE speed in the world, OpenSignal’s recent report also show that the Philippines is tied with Ecuador for having the second worst LTE coverage among other countries that were on the list. Not long ago, the Philippines have always been reported as among having the slowest internet in the Sount-East Asian region. While our national broadband average is still nowhere near that of Singapore or Hong Kong, broadband and mobile internet speeds have significantly improved in the last few years. Median fixed-broadband speeds now hover around the mid to high-100Mbps. Media cellular download speeds have more thna doubled in recent years, now comfortable sitting at 50-60Mbps bracket nationwide. Why stability matters more than Mbps The pivot from speed to stability is rooted in how Filipinos actually use the internet. Consumer advocacy groups have long pointed out that most complaints to ISPs and regulators are about consistency, not speed. This is why regulators and industry watchers are starting to push for metrics that emphasize quality of service (QoS) and quality of experience (QoE), not just peak speed. Read more in our articles including "PH Ranks Close to Last in LTE Coverage at 39%" and "Looking beyond SPEED; is PH internet any better?".