PLDT Inc. said on Sunday its home broadband subsidiary is introducing in March the “next-generation” fiber service called Gigabit Plans, which will offer broadband speeds of up to 10 gigabits (Gbps).
The Gigabit Plans will provide speeds of 1 Gbps, 2.5 Gbps, 5 Gbps, and an unprecedented 10 Gbps.
To put it into perspective, 10 Gbps is equivalent to 10,000 Mbps, surpassing competitors’ offerings by at least tenfold.
This enhancement allows for “lightning-fast downloads,” with a 20GB, 4K video file completing in seconds rather than minutes.
Additionally, multiple users on various devices can simultaneously run bandwidth-intensive applications without delay.
“We are elevating the conversation on Internet access, shifting the focus to gigabits per second from megabits. We want to make Gbps the standard for connectivity speed across every Filipino home,” Jeremiah de la Cruz, PLDT SVP and Head of Customer Business and PLDT Home, said.
Dela Cruz drew a parallel between the Gigabit Plans and the transition from 4G to 5G in mobile communication, asserting that PLDT Home is pushing the boundaries of Internet access in the Philippines.
“What we are introducing is the next generation of fiber broadband service,” he said. While 10 Gbps Internet connectivity is available in countries such as Norway, South Korea, and the US, PLDT Home sees this initiative as its contribution to the Philippines’ digital transformation. De la Cruz highlighted ongoing investments in new technology and network upgrades, aiming to provide world-class connectivity to more Filipinos.
The Gigabit Plans come bundled with premium video services, top-of-the-line devices, and comprehensive Internet security by Kaspersky for two years.
Initially targeting a select customer segment, Dela Cruz anticipates wider market availability soon, aligning with the growing demand for faster Internet access and large bandwidth for everyday tasks and entertainment.
“We want to level the playing field by providing customers the connectivity they need to ford the digital divide,” Dela Cruz said