In this current digital age, a reliable and high-speed internet connection is a must for everyone. Aside from keeping you connected, it can also be important for school and work. It’s a good thing that there are a number of top internet providers in the Philippines who are stepping up to meet this demand. So, let’s explore their plans and features below.

Sky Fiber

Sky Fiber is the country’s longest-operating cable television (TV) provider, so it’s no surprise that the company extended its offerings to internet services. Some of their broadband bundles come with cable TV, ensuring you get the most value out of their packages.  

The great thing about Sky Fiber is it’s the cheapest unlimited fiber plan in the country. But it’s mostly only available in Metro Manila, some parts of Luzon (Batangas, Cavite, Bulacan, etc.), and a few provinces (Cebu, Davao,  etc.).

Here are the pricing tiers and speeds that Sky Fiber offers:

• Php 999 – 50Mbps
• Php 1299 – 75Mbps
• Php 1399 – 100Mbps
• Php 1699 – 200Mbps
• Php 1699 – 40Mbps + HD Cable TV
• Php 2499 – 80Mbps + HD Cable TV
• Php 2999 – 150Mbps + HD Cable TV

Converge FiberX

Converge is one of the fastest-growing internet services in the Philippines. They offer a wide selection of plans at an affordable price.

One of the advantages of their offerings is its pure end-to-end fiber-optic connectivity for the price of a postpaid Digital Subscriber Line (DSL) connection. Their services are also currently only available in Metro Manila and nearby provinces, such as Cavite, Rizal, and Pampanga.   

Here is the list of its available plans:

• Php 1500 – 200Mbps
• Php 2000 – 400Mbps
• Php 2500 – 600Mbps + WiFi 6 Modem
• Php 3500 – 800Mbps + WiFi 6 Modem + 2-pack Mesh System
• Php 7499 – 1Mbps + WiFi 6 Modem + 2-pack Mesh System

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DITO Telecommunity

DITO is a new player in the telecommunications game, but it’s already racking up rave reviews for its internet speed and reliability. One of its major advantages is that it has no limit on the number of devices that can be connected. But note that its Php 990 plan has a monthly data cap of 22GB. Additionally, DITO only currently covers select areas in the country, such as NCR, Cavite, Laguna, Pampanga, Bacolod, and Davao.    

Here are its available internet plans: 

• Php 745 (for the first 6 months), standard rate at Php 1490 – 500Mbps + Prime Video
• Php 990 – 500Mbps + Prime Video

PLDT Home

PLDT Home is a popular wifi provider in the  Philippines. They’ve been around in the country for decades, and offer a range of services, including dial-up connections to DSL. Compared to the previous service providers, PLDT Home covers areas nationwide. In addition, their unlimited fiber plans are bundled with free landline and unlimited mobile calls to Smart and TNT subscribers.

The following are their internet offerings:

• Php 899 – 35Mbps
• Php 1299 – 50Mbps
• Php 1699 – 200Mbps + Landline
• Php 2099 – 400Mbps + Landline
• Php 2699 – 600Mbps + Landline + 3-pack Mesh System
• Php 2699 – 600Mbps + Landline
• Php 2999 – 600Mbps + Landline + 3-pack Mesh System

Red Fiber

Red Fiber is powered by MERALCO’s RAdius Telecoms in partnership with Cignal TV. It offers a number of versatile internet bundles paired with free access to HBO Go Premium. The only downside is that they’re currently only available in Metro Manila and nearby provinces (Cavite, Laguna, Tagaytay, etc.) and Cebu.

Here are the internet plans that Red Fiber offers:

• Php 1549 – 200Mbps + 3 months HBO Go
• Php 1699 – 200Mbps + 3 months HBO Go + 3 Months Cignal TV
• Php 2249 – 400Mbps + 1 Year HBO Go + 2-pack Mesh System
• Php 2399 – 400Mbps + 1 Year HBO Go + 3 Months Cignal TV + 2-pack Mesh System
• Php 2849 – 600Mbps + 1 Year HBO Go + 2-pack Mesh System
• Php 2999 – 600Mbps + 1 Year HBO Go + 3 Months Cignal TV + 2-pack Mesh System

Globe Fiber

Owned by Ayala, Globe is also one of the go-to internet services in the Philippines. Similar to PLDT, it covers most areas in the Philippines and offers a wide variety of internet plans. 

But is Globe better than PLDT? Well, it offers a plan with the fastest internet speed in the Philippines of up to 1.5 Gbps. Plus, its plans give you access to various streaming services, such as Disney, HBO Go, and Prime Video.

Here is a list of Globe Fiber’s internet plans:

• Php 1799 – 200Mbps + WiFi 6 Modem + Disney+ Mobile
• Php 2199 – 400Mbps + WiFi 6 Modem + Disney+ Premium/HBO Go/Prime Video
• Php 2699 – 600Mbps + WiFi 6 Modem + Disney+ Premium/HBO Go/Prime Video
• Php 5999 – 1Gbps + WiFi 6 Modem + Disney+ Premium/HBO Go/Prime Video + 2-pack Mesh System
• Php 7499 – 1.5Gbps + WiFi 6 Modem + Disney+ Premium/HBO Go/Prime Video + 3-pack Mesh System

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Tips on Choosing the Right Provider and Plan

With the number of services and plans available, it can be challenging to find the right internet provider in the Philippines. To help you speed up the process, here are tips you can keep in mind when choosing a plan:

• If you’re in the province, research internet providers that extend their coverage to your area, as some companies only cater to Metro Manila and nearby provinces.
• Assess your internet usage habits. If you tend to play games, stream videos, or work from home, it’s best to get a plan that offers higher speeds.
• If you want to get the most out of your internet, consider plans with value-added features like cable TV, landline, or streaming subscriptions.
• Stick to internet providers with great uptime and reliability to minimize outages and disruption on your connection.
• Consider the internet provider’s quality of customer service, technical support, and response time for troubleshooting.

Final Thoughts

Fortunately, finding a reliable internet connection in the Philippines is no longer a hassle. A number of telecommunication companies are stepping up to the plate, each with unique bundles that can cater to everyone’s needs and budget. The trick to finding the perfect provider and plan for you is to consider your usage habits, location, and budget since there’s no “one size fits all” when it comes to internet services.

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