Internet in the Philippines is lagging behind the rest of the world, ranking 98th in terms of affordability next to 117 countries in a study, and classified as “comparatively mediocre.” Hybrid work and digital everything is here to stay in the new normal and Filipinos will have to pay the price.
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According to the 2022 edition of the Digital Quality of Life Index conducted by cybersecurity platform SurfShark, Filipinos have to work around 11 hours and five minutes on average to afford fixed broadband service for average internet quality.
Internet quality refers to speed, stability, and growth, where the Philippines placed 45th and promises connectivity that is only around the same as the global average.
Things aren’t changing overnight, so how do you make the most of your money now?
Here’s how much data P100 can buy in the Philippines:
Globe
Mobile users can subscribe to GOPLUS99 with 8 GB of mobile internet data, 8 GB of content and unlimited texts to all networks at P99 for 7 days.
If you want just wi-fi, you can pay P50 for 3 days of unlimited fiber connectivity. P100 will get you 6 days of fiber connectivity.
Smart
Smart’s new Power All offer provides 8 GB for all sites and apps, unlimited TikTok, and unlimited texts to all networks at P99 for 7 days.
The network also offers 6 GB of shareable data across platforms and sites at P99 for 7 days.
DITO
DITO’s Level-Up 99 promo is priced at P99 for 30 days and offers 8 GB of data, with bonus 1 GB. All DITO plans include unli-DITO to DITO calls and 300 minutes of calls to all mobile networks.
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