PLDT Home remains undisputed as the fastest broadband network in the Philippines

PLDT Home remains undisputed as the fastest broadband network in the Philippines, dominating telco rivals with a Speed Score of 77.24 at the Ookla Speedtest Awards for Q3-Q4 2021.

The latest result showed a big jump from PLDT’s Speed Score of 27.28 in the second half of the previous year. Speed Score is a measure that takes into account both upload and download speeds. 

 

Latest data from the global benchmarking company also showed PLDT besting all other internet service providers (ISPs) in the country with top upload and download speeds of 217.07 Mbps and 203.97 Mbps, respectively. 

 

In determining the network speed of ISPs, Ookla compared data gathered from millions of consumer-initiated tests taken on Speedtest platforms. The data include tests done by Filipino internet users on various networks using digital devices connected via Wi-Fi and fixed networks.

 

“Fast internet is no longer a luxury because it’s what Filipinos depend on to earn, work, and study from home. We’ve been relentless in continuously building and upgrading our network so that our customers enjoy better and future-ready homes,” says Butch G. Jimenez, Jr., Senior Vice President and Head of PLDT Home Business.

 

Fastest Broadband in PH’s Key Cities 

Based on the latest Ookla® data, PLDT registered the highest upload and download speeds in key major cities in the Philippines – Manila, Cebu and Davao Cities. 

 

In Manila, PLDT bested major ISPs - including Converge, Globe, and Sky – with upload and download speeds of 54.52 Mbps and 58.57 Mbps, respectively. In Cebu, PLDT recorded 76.14 Mbps and 74.22 Mbps upload and download speeds, respectively. In Davao, PLDT is the fastest fixed network over ISPs Globe and Sky, with upload and download speeds of 70.06 Mbps and 71.50 Mbps, respectively. 

 

 

When analyzing the fastest ISPs, Ookla assesses the fastest network speeds attained across a given network, accounting for tests that are taken on various Speedtest applications that connect to a fixed network, including tests taken on mobile phones over a Wi-Fi connection. Each top carrier accounts for at least 3% of the sample size in the geographic area.

 

Setting the Bar for PH Internet Speeds

PLDT consistently dominates the Ookla® Speedtest Awards™ in the past four years as a result of the telco giant’s aggressive network expansion initiatives. In the second half of 2021, PLDT Home launched its biggest speed upgrade for customers with thrice as much speeds versus the previous broadband plans. 

 

In November 2021, PLDT Home launched the country’s first-ever 10,000 Mbps fiber-optic service in the Philippines, putting the country alongside first-world nations that have access to such ultra-fast home interne speeds such as South Korea, Japan, Sweden, Norway, Italy, New Zealand, and USA. 

 

“The demand for the fastest broadband in the Philippines remains strong and we’re investing as well in our capabilities to install, upgrade, and repair throughout the year,” concludes Butch G. Jimenez, Jr., Senior Vice President and Head of PLDT Home Business.

 

PLDT Home continues to set the bar for the future of home internet connectivity in the Philippines as it provides access to future-ready innovations including top-of-the-line Smart Home solutions such as Wifi Mesh devices, Entertainment and Security services bundled with its flexible broadband plans. 

 

All these innovations are powered by the PLDT’s widest network in the country with its fiber infrastructure expanded to 743,700 kilometers, extending its reach to 13.9 million homes passed, and with over 5.77 million fiber-powered ports. 

 

To date, PLDT Home has connected over 3.6 Million subscribers, proving to be the most trusted telco of Filipino families for fast internet speeds for work at home, online school, and family entertainment at home amid the prolonged COVID-19 pandemic in the country. 

 

More information on PLDT Home, visit www.pldthome.com.

PLDT Home, launches its partnership with Viu

There is no stopping K-drama fans and serial binge-watchers from falling deeper into the Korean entertainment scene, with its extensive array of top-quality drama series, films, and reality shows. From thrillers and mysteries that keep them on the edge of their seats, heartwarming stories of family and friendship, to the most swoon-worthy romances and inspiring journeys to reaching one’s dreams, it offers an infinite world to discover and keep aficionados spoiled for choice. 

Now, K-drama fans can enjoy a better viewing experience with their K-tribe at home as the country’s fastest home broadband, PLDT Home, launches its partnership with Viu, a leading pan-regional OTT video streaming service. 

Butch G. Jimenez, PLDT Senior Vice President and Head of PLDT Home Business, said “PLDT Home has been providing Filipinos with world-class entertainment through our global content partnerships. Today, we’re bringing the premiere destination for K-dramas, Viu! Our customers can now enjoy their favorite K-dramas with the fastest broadband in the country.” 

PLDT Home treats subscribers to one-month free access of the Viu Premium service.* With Viu Premium, Filipinos can catch the best K-dramas seamlessly and without interruption with zero ads, enjoy unlimited downloads, and get first access to the newest shows. Korean drama-loving families will be in for a treat as Viu Premium also allows subscribers to watch on their TV through the Viu TV app or through casting. 

On top of this, subscribers can enjoy a discounted subscription fee of just Php 80 per month. Subscribers can avail of this exclusive offer by conveniently charging their Viu subscription on top of their PLDT Home bill.

Helen Sou, Chief Business Officer, Asia of Viu said, “As the appetite for premium Asian content continues to grow in the Philippines, watching Korean shows has become a way for families to bond and entertain themselves at home. With Viu’s goal to provide the best of Asian entertainment, we continue to work closely with the top Korean broadcasters to bring the largest volume and widest selection of Korean content titles to Filipinos. By working with PLDT, we’re glad that our strong library of Korean content has become closer and more accessible to Filipino families at home.”

Viu is currently airing its newest Korean original series “Doom At Your Service”, starring Seo In Guk from “Hundred Million Stars From The Sky”, and Park Bo Young, best known from her titular character in “Strong Woman Do Bong Soon”. They have also recently announced an exciting slate of new titles, including “Penthouse 3”, available first on Viu, and it’s next Korean original “Hong Cheong Gi”, a romance fantasy period drama set to air in the third quarter.

Download the Viu app on App Store, Google Play and selected Smart TVs, as well as on the web at www.viu.comto access your favorite Korean and Asian shows. You can discover infinite worlds of K-drama experiences and enjoy a seamless entertainment viewing with PLDT Home, just visit www.pldthome.com/viu.

PLDT rolls out 700,000 ports, increases capacity to 10.2 million homes passed, widest in PH

PLDT aggressively increases its fiber capacity to 10.2 million homes passed with its fiber-to-the-home ports now reaching 700,000 nationwide, the Philippines’ widest fiber network. 

 

“Despite the restrictions brought about by the pandemic, PLDT has been relentless in expanding and upgrading our network. Powered by the fastest broadband in the Philippines, our customers can work, study, earn, and enjoy better at home,” said Butch G. Jimenez, Senior Vice President and Head of PLDT Home Business.

 

PLDT has also the most extensive and advanced digital transport network in the Philippines with 25 core data centers, three cable landing stations, and 15 international submarine cable network. 

 

According to Mario Tamayo, PLDT-Smart Senior Vice President for Network Planning and Engineering, “We continuously expand and upgrade our network to serve our customers’ growing demand for data and support all of our internet delivery platforms such as fiber fixed broadband, mobile data services via 4G and 5G, and carrier-grade Wi-Fi.” 

 

Tamayo notes that the fiber network expansion supports PLDT’s wireless network by providing high-capacity links for its base stations. He said, “The fiberized base stations allow faster transmission of data that enables customers to experience better digital experience.”  

 

This year, PLDT has increased its backbone network capacity and allocated Php 88 to 92 Billion of capital expenditure (CAPEX) for its network build-out. 

 

Ookla’s Undisputed Fastest Fixed Network

With a network that can deliver up to 1000 Mbps symmetrical speeds, PLDT continues to provide superior customer experience as it levels up the standard of internet speeds in the country. 

 

For three consecutive years (2018 to 2020), PLDT has been consistently named the fastest fixed network in the Philippines at the Ookla Speedtest Awards™ for achieving the highest Speed Score™. 

 

Based on the Ookla® Speedtest Intelligence® data as of Q1 2021, PLDT also recorded the fastest average fixed download and upload speeds in 16 out of 17 key regions in the Philippines including Metro Manila, Calabarzon, Central Luzon, Central Visayas, Northern Mindanao, Western Visayas, Davao Region, Cordillera Administrative Region, Cagayan Valley, Ilocos Region, Soccsksargen, Eastern Visayas, Zamboanga Peninsula, Caraga, MIMAROPA, and Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM).¹             

 

Ookla, the global leader in internet testing and analysis, assessed the best network speeds attained across a given network, accounting for tests that are taken on various Speedtest® applications from different devices connected to a fixed network.

 

¹Based on analysis by Ookla® of Speedtest Intelligence® data average download speeds for top providers in specified regions for Q1 2021. Ookla trademarks used under license and reprinted with permission.