Based on data from network analytics firm Ookla, Voice over LTE (VoLTE) penetration in the country reached only 30.9% in 2025. VoLTE allows voice calls to run through 4G LTE networks and is considered a key step toward wider 4G and 5G adoption. Among major telcos, Dito Telecommunity posted the highest VoLTE penetration at 41.9%, followed by Smart Communications at 31.7% and Globe Telecom at 27.4%. Compared to neighboring countries, the Philippines trails behind Malaysia, Singapore, and Thailand in VoLTE adoption. Globally, average VoLTE penetration is at 57.7%. GSMA Intelligence estimates VoLTE penetration in the Philippines could rise to 43.2% this year. Key figures PH VoLTE penetration: 30.9% Global average: 57.7% Dito VoLTE penetration: 41.9% Smart VoLTE penetration: 31.7% Globe VoLTE penetration: 27.4% Estimated PH VoLTE penetration by 2027: 53.7% Globe has just announced that almost all of its business accounts use Voice Over LTE (VoLTE) and Voice Over WiFi (VoWiFi) services. Read more in our articles including "PH among slowest countries in shift away from 3G" and "97% of Globe's MSME accounts now on VoLTE/VoWiFi".
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Apr 15, 2017Based on data from network analytics firm Ookla, Voice over LTE (VoLTE) penetration in the country reached only 30.9% in 2025. VoLTE allows voice calls to run through 4G LTE networks and is considered a key step toward wider 4G and 5G adoption.
Among major telcos, Dito Telecommunity posted the highest VoLTE penetration at 41.9%, followed by Smart Communications at 31.7% and Globe Telecom at 27.4%. Compared to neighboring countries, the Philippines trails behind Malaysia, Singapore, and Thailand in VoLTE adoption. Globally, average VoLTE penetration is at 57.7%.
Our coverage of volte includes: "PH among slowest countries in shift away from 3G"; "97% of Globe's MSME accounts now on VoLTE/VoWiFi"; "Globe rolls out VoLTE and VoWiFi to postpaid subscribers". Each article provides unique insights and information.