Duterte warns the telco giants to shape up internet services! Must read!
Presumptive president Rodrigo Duterte gave a stern warning towards the telecommunications companies in the Philippines to provide faster internet service. If they will not do this, they will face competition from foreign investors.
The country has one of the slowest internet speed in the world, ranking 176th out of 202 countries. The country is also second to the last in the 22 countries in Asia.
The poor service given is also among the most expensive. “You improve the service or I will open the Philippines. All can come in,” Duterte claims.
He added that the internet service should be faster and affordable. He also believes that faster internet connectivity will help accelerate the development of the country.
Globe Telecom and Philippine Long Distance Telephone Company gave their statements as reaction towards Duterte's warning:
“We support the call for faster internet. In fact, Globe is at the forefront of building the much needed infrastructure nationwide to make Internet services easily accessible either through mobile or wireline. This is supported by heavy investments over the years to make sure the Philippines is at par with other countries in terms of technology use,” said Yoly Crisanto, the Globe Senior Vice President for Corporate Communications.
“We are aligned with government efforts to improve telecom services. PLDT is in fact in the middle of a major 3-year network investment program that is in process of significantly improving telecom and Internet services for PLDT and Smart customers and will support national development initiatives,” the PLDT spokesman Ramon Isberto claims.
Crisanto added that the government “also plays a role in improving Internet services. Including IP peering and addressing the issues on permitting so infrastructure builds can happen faster and at less cost.”
The telco giant also stated that it welcomes entry of new players in the sector.
Source: PhilippinesNow
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