Digital advocacy group pushes for zero lease fees for broadband connectivity

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A digital advocacy network said on Sunday that the Philippines should waive leasing payments for internet connection installations, highlighting that this would benefit Filipino web users.

Digital Pinoys National Campaigner Ronald Gustilo said the government should lift or regulate the lease fees and incentivize telcos to expand coverage in underserved areas and invest in digital infrastructure."Removing the lease fees for the broadband connectivity may lead to better telecommunications services for the public and will also improve the internet links in the country," he said.

“Despite zero lease being accepted in the country, there are only 767 buildings or properties allowing zero lease and those tenants experience good telecommunications connectivity,” it said. Meanwhile, central business districts such as Makati, Bonifacio Global City, and Cebu have a low percentage of buildings that offer no leasing fees which “is a crucial place to have such for uninterrupted businesses.

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