#Slow internet

Smart Communications stated that the mobile internet speed in the Philippines has improved during Q4 of last year as compared to the third quarter of 2016, Inquirer reports. These achievements in PH internet speed could be attributed to Smart and Globe acquiring the telco unit of San Miguel Corporation which possessed 3G and 4G frequencies with 700MHz band and deploying new LTE sites. “This roll-out is elevating the bar for mobile internet services in the country. After incoming president Rodrigo Duterte warned our telecommunication companies that he will allow foreign entities to enter the Philippine market if our Internet services don't improve, Globe Telecom and Philippine Long Distance Telephone Company (PLDT) released separate statements supporting the call for a faster connection. "We support the call for faster internet. In fact, Globe is at the forefront of building the much needed infrastructure nationwide to make Internet services easily accessible either through mobile or wireline. This is supported by heavy investments over the years to make sure the Philippines is at par with other countries in terms of technology use." On the other hand, PLDT spokesman Ramon Isberto mentions that they are in the process of working on a program that aims to improve Internet services in the Philippines. Read more in our articles including "PH sees improved mobile internet speed, overtakes Indonesia" and "Globe, PLDT to support improvement of PH Internet after Duterte's warning".