Romualdez expects the country’s internet speed to go up a notch next year once the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) implements its National Broadband Plan (NBP) that has been allocated Php1.5 billion in the proposed 2023 national budget. 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. Where the network still breaks Despite impressive headline numbers, the Philippine broadband landscape remains uneven. What We (Consumers) Should Really Look For If you’re choosing or upgrading a broadband plan today, raw Mbps numbers are only part of the story. What We (Consumers) All Should Demand The broader ambition is clear: the Philippines wants to be a top‑tier ASEAN connectivity hub, with a Php 6 trillion digital infrastructure plan aiming for faster, cheaper, and more reliable networks nationwide. Read more in our articles including "National Broadband Plan to get 1.5 billion fund in 2023" and "GCash parent company Mynt plans IPO on Philippine Stock Exchange".
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May 26, 2026Romualdez expects the country’s internet speed to go up a notch next year once the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) implements its National Broadband Plan (NBP) that has been allocated Php1.5 billion in the proposed 2023 national budget. 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.
Where the network still breaks Despite impressive headline numbers, the Philippine broadband landscape remains uneven. What We (Consumers) Should Really Look For If you’re choosing or upgrading a broadband plan today, raw Mbps numbers are only part of the story. What We (Consumers) All Should Demand The broader ambition is clear: the Philippines wants to be a top‑tier ASEAN connectivity hub, with a Php 6 trillion digital infrastructure plan aiming for faster, cheaper, and more reliable networks nationwide.
Our coverage of philippine national broadband plan includes: "National Broadband Plan to get 1.5 billion fund in 2023"; "GCash parent company Mynt plans IPO on Philippine Stock Exchange"; "PH among slowest countries in shift away from 3G". Each article provides unique insights and information.