INTERNET access nationwide is close to nearly 100 percent and full coverage could be achieved later this month amid expansion efforts by both the government and telecommunications companies, a Cabinet official said.
“We are now close to achieving 100 percent internet access nationwide, a milestone we expect to reach by the end of July,” Information and Communications Technology Secretary Henry Aguda said on Wednesday last week during the close of National ICT Month.
“This progress is the result of sustained investments, innovation, and strong collaboration between government and the private sector, as we continue working to turn the long-standing vision of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. into reality,” he added.
Several companies were given the “Digital Bayani sa Last Mile” award by the Department of Information and Communications Technology, among them Globe Telecom Inc., whose president and CEO, Carl Cruz, said that the telco was continuing to invest in the infrastructure needed to support the country’s growing digital economy.
“Connectivity creates opportunities,” he said. “It helps students learn, enables businesses to grow, empowers families, and gives communities access to essential services.”
“We are honored by this recognition from the DICT, and we will continue investing in advanced technologies and partnerships to further improve the digital experience all over the country,” Cruz added.
Globe said that last year alone, it deployed more than 1,500 5G sites and added over 115,000 fiber-to-the-home lines. The telco also recently launched its Globe Starlink offering, which allows customers to connect without the need for nearby cell sites.
