#philippines speedtest

Ookla has released their updated Speedtest Global Index for May 2021, showing the Philippines' average mobile internet download speed at 31.98Mbps, while the average fixed broadband download speed is at 58.73 Mbps. For Mobile, the Philippines now ranks 77th with an average download speed of 31.98 Mbps, an average upload of 8.74 Mbps, and a latency of 30ms. Even with the improvements, the Philippines has still a long way to go compared to other countries. Globe has officially launched Starlink's satellite-to-mobile service in the Philippines after receiving approval from the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC), making it the first local telecom operator to commercially offer direct-to-device satellite connectivity in the country. The launch comes as the Philippines continues to face connectivity challenges due to its geography and frequent natural disasters. 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. Read more in our articles including "Ookla May 2021: PH mobile internet at 31.98 Mbps, fixed broadband at 58.73 Mbps" and "Globe rolls out Starlink Satellite-to-Mobile Service in the Philippines".