The internet is a broad space that has evolved through the years. These days, we can do practically everything using the web–from online shopping to remote work. With that in mind, we firmly believe that everyone is entitled to a reliable internet connection.

We break down these top reasons on why Filipinos deserve a good internet connection to aid them with their day-to-day needs:

Our internet speeds are better than ever.

While we’re still behind other Southeast Asian countries, internet speeds in the Philippines have been constantly improving. In Opensignal’s latest report, the Philippines improved its average download speeds by 5.9Mbps or 37.7%.

Looking through the October 2023 report of Speedtest, broadband internet in the Philippines has improved to an average download speed of 91.08Mbps–a big improvement from 83.09Mbps in September 2023. Those optimistic numbers tell us that more Filipinos can take advantage of those faster speeds for their daily needs.

Practically everything we do needs the internet.

From social media, eCommerce, video and music streaming, to gaming, having a good internet connection is now more of a right than a privilege. Internet providers have been making efforts to improve the reliability of their services to make sure people’s lives are not disrupted because of service interruptions.

From bunso‘s homeschooling needs, ate‘s remote work needs, kuya‘s gaming sessions, to mom’s management of her online business, everyone knows how important it is to have a connection that they can depend on always.

It’s beneficial for smart living.

Having a reliable internet connection is important, especially in this connected age where people buy smart home products. While a good WiFi system is a must-have for a seamless connection throughout the house, a reliable internet service is also needed to ensure that all your smart home devices are functioning properly even when you are away.

We’re not just talking about smart lights: things like smart cameras and smart sensors give you additional security and peace of mind even if you’re not at home, and smart plugs ensure that only your essential devices remain on while you are away.

There are plenty of affordable plans to choose from.

Fiber remains the go-to choice for most homes, and providers like Converge have a variety of prepaid and postpaid plans to choose from. For this year, Converge introduced two affordable services: Surf2Sawa prepaid and Bida Fiber postpaid.

Converge is one of the first internet providers to offer prepaid fiber, and its Surf2Sawa allows you to have unlimited internet starting at Php 50 per day for up to 6 devices. Surf2Sawa has other data pack options, with SurfFiber 700 offering 30 days of unlimited internet–or at around Php 23.33 per day.

Those who prefer a postpaid plan can check out Bida Fiber, which is one of the most affordable Fiber services in the Philippines. For just Php 888 a month, users can enjoy download speeds of up to 35Mbps for up to 6 devices.

To add value to those affordable rates, both Bida Fiber and Surf2Sawa can avail of BlastTV free of charge, so subscribers can enjoy watching streaming content with their internet connection as well.