PLDT promises faster broadband speed in Metro Manila, key cities in 2021

PLDT is targeting to deliver at least 30 megabits per second (Mbps) of broadband speed for its customers in Metro Manila and key cities next year.

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PLDT targets faster broadband speed next year

PLDT-Smart Senior Vice President Mar Tamayo said this move would allow the country to compete in the global scene. 

Ang target namin for 2021 is to have a minimum speed of 30 Mbps (for mobile broadband) in Metro Manila and the key cities nationwide, Tamayo told lawmakers during a House hearing.

While the plan would initially cover the country's capital and key cities, the official said this would eventually "go outward and cover the rest of the population in a couple of years."

Tamayo also said PLDT's wireless arm Smart Communications would continue its 5G development and LTE expansion. 

For its fixed broadband users, the telco is eyeing to deliver a minimum internet speed of 20 Mbps. 

This is our way of really providing the speed that our subscribers are requiring for us. It takes a lot of investment but we are doing that, Tamayo said.

What do you guys think? PLDT users, are you guys excited?

Source: Inquirer