Converge has recently signed a MOA with the Department of Transportation (DoTr) and airport operators in the country to provide free internet access to 9 airports in the Philippines.
“Our airports are gateways to and from our country and they play a vital role in leaving a positive impression on the Philippines for tourists and locals alike. As an ICT company, we recognize our role in providing the connectivity and the right technology to ensure that people have a great experience in these facilities. It is therefore, our honor to extend our capabilities to the DoTr, CAAP, and all our partner airports as we work together to empower travelers in this digital age,” Converge CEO and Co-Founder Dennis Anthony Uy said.
Airports that will have free internet access by Converge include Ninoy Aquino International Airport, Mactan International Airport in Cebu, Francisco Bangoy International Airport, Bacolod-Silay Airport, Iloilo International Airport, Laoag International Airport, Pagadian Airport, Tacloban Airport, and Zamboanga International Airport.
With the partnership, Converge will be providing 120 minutes of free internet access per day to registered users, with a promised 1Gbps speed at 80% service reliability at the departure and arrival terminals of all airports mentioned.
Converge is given 90 days from the signing of the MOA to come out with a roll-out plan and expects to launch its first free public wifi by 1Q 2023. “The joint project signifies our commitment to improve the connectivity services in our transport facilities, particularly in our airports,” DOTr Secretary Jaime Bautista said.
