Additionally, she looked forward to the commercial availability of Starlink in late 2023, which should further enhance internet speeds in the nation. Streamlining and expediting the issuance of LGU permits from July 2020 to December 2022, along with the NTC's approval of Starlink's request for its user terminals to be classified as customer premise equipment, have both been instrumental in the improvement of the Philippines' internet speed. 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. Read more in our articles including "Ookla: PH fixed broadband speeds up in January" and "Smart Home WiFi Postpaid expands to 100+ Smart Stores".
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May 26, 2026Additionally, she looked forward to the commercial availability of Starlink in late 2023, which should further enhance internet speeds in the nation. Streamlining and expediting the issuance of LGU permits from July 2020 to December 2022, along with the NTC's approval of Starlink's request for its user terminals to be classified as customer premise equipment, have both been instrumental in the improvement of the Philippines' internet speed.
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.
Our coverage of philippine internet speeds includes: "Ookla: PH fixed broadband speeds up in January"; "Smart Home WiFi Postpaid expands to 100+ Smart Stores"; "PH among slowest countries in shift away from 3G". Each article provides unique insights and information.