DICT: Internet to reach unserved, underserved areas by 2025

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Full internet connectivity, especially in unserved or underserved areas across the Philippines, would be realized no earlier than 2025, according to DICT. | miguelrcamusINQ

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From 2022 to 2023, the DICT plans to ramp up the construction of internet infrastructure to connect Regions 1 to 12. It also intends to build cell towers and deploy “hi-throughout satellites” for provinces such as Mindoro, Marinduque, Batanes, Romblon, Siargao and Camiguin.

PLDT president Alfredo Panlilio and Globe CEO Ernest Cu said network upgrades were ongoing for fixed-line and mobile given increasing demands this pandemic.

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