With plenty of internet services that you can avail in the Philippines, getting the best one for you boils down to what are your needs and what offers the best value for money. If you are still on the hunt for that *ideal* internet service, here are three things that you should consider before settling for one:

 

Competitive speeds. In case you are not aware, internet speeds in the Philippines have improved through the years. If you look at the October Report of Ookla, average broadband speeds in the Philippines are at 91.08Mbps, while average mobile speeds are at 28.28Mbps.

Considering those average speeds, you have to factor in how much you are paying for your internet service. The current average for broadband is at around Php 1.5k for speeds of up to 100Mbps, with other providers possibly delivering better speeds with that.

 

Good overall reliability. Fast speeds are not beneficial without being reliable. One way to know if an internet provider is reputable is if they can maintain their promised speeds 80% of the time. This is important, especially in this connected age where practically everything that we do depends on a good internet connection.

Let’s be real: we all get cranky every time we experience a service interruption, and no one wants that to happen. This is why service providers working hard to not just to expand their coverage, but also to make sure their infrastructure is up to date to make their services as reliable as possible.

 

Value-added features. What can entice people to avail of an internet service? Good value-added features. It can come in many forms: having a bundled streaming service (or two), a WiFi Router (or even a Mesh system), special discounts for early payments, or even all of the above.

These features–on top of promised internet speeds–further add value to a provider’s service, which is important especially if subscribers intend to avail of their service for the long term.

Among the many internet service providers available in the Philippines, Converge has compelling plans under its FiberX service. Their top-selling FiberX 1500 gets an upgrade, where Converge promises up to 200Mbps, which is the best speeds you can get for Php 1.5k right now. You also get access to Converge’s BlastTV service, which has a healthy collection of shows that you can stream with your friends and family.

Want faster speeds AND a service that can cover your whole home with minimal to no deadspots? Converge’s FiberX 3500 promises speeds of up to 800Mbps, and comes with a WiFi 6-ready modem for better internet reliability at home. Aside from that, it even comes bundled with a Linksys Velop Dual-Band AC2600 WiFi-6 Mesh system so that your whole house can make the most out of that fast 800Mbps download speeds.

With Converge hitting its 2 million subscriber milestone this year, this is a testament to the number of people who trust in Converge’s services.