#Philippine telecoms

Internet and telecommunications subscribers in the Philippines may soon receive automatic refunds for prolonged service outages, following the passage of House Bill No. Why the Bill Was Filed Internet reliability remains a persistent issue in the Philippines. The Philippines remains among the slowest countries in transitioning away from 3G networks, with most mobile users still relying on older devices that do not support newer voice technologies. Compared to neighboring countries, the Philippines trails behind Malaysia, Singapore, and Thailand in VoLTE adoption. GSMA Intelligence estimates VoLTE penetration in the Philippines could rise to 43.2% this year. PLDT’s extensive nationwide network infrastructure allows more households across the Philippines to access fiber prepaid services. Not long ago, the Philippines have always been reported as among having the slowest internet in the Sount-East Asian region. Where the network still breaks Despite impressive headline numbers, the Philippine broadband landscape remains uneven. Read more in our articles including "Here’s How Automatic Refunds for Internet Outages Will Work Under the Proposed Law" and "PH among slowest countries in shift away from 3G".