Converge is having a great 2023 so far: aside from launching its Bida Fiber postpaid service, Converge is proud to announce that it has surpassed two million subscribers as of September 2023. The milestone also meant that Converge garnered an additional 225,000 subscribers for the third quarter of 2023–which translates to an 82% increase from […]
After announcing its Surf2Sawa prepaid fiber service, Converge wants to cover all markets with its Bida Fiber postpaid service. Positioned below its mainstream FiberX postpaid services, Converge CEO Dennis Uy explained in the company’s 2H 2023 briefing that Bida Fiber targets those in the lower C to D markets, specifically those who want an affordable […]
Converge maintains its spot as the best internet service provider (ISP) for Netflix users in 2023 based on the video streaming giant’s most recent ISP speed index report, where it tracked performance for the first half of 2023. According to the latest data from Netflix, Converge delivered the best speeds among local telcos with an […]
Converge expands into the content business with the launch of BlastTV, a streaming television service that’s designed to elevate the entertainment, lifestyle, and sports viewing experiences for all of its subscribers. Made possible in partnership with TapDMV, BlastTV has a solid line of entertainment channels that include Blaast Cinema, Family Movies, Fear, Blast Action, Reality […]
While most internet analyses made in the Philippines focused primarily on mobile networks, Opensignal recently conducted one for broadband networks for the first time in its July 2023 report. For this report, Opensignal gathered data from Metro Manila, Cebu City, and Davao, and measured six key metrics: Broadband Download Speed, Peak Download Speed, Upload Speed, […]
Converge looks to expand its reach to MSMEs working in the tourism and hospitality sector in the Philippines with its cloud-based hotel management solution that aims to digitize MSME hotels and resorts. For this initiative, Converge is partnering with Filipino-owned tech firm Comise Solutions to help equip MSMEs with the same tech capabilities as large […]
Converge is all good news with its business, as it reports an 11.5% revenue growth from January to March 2023. Converge credits this growth–which amounts to a consolidated growth of Php 8.6 billion–to its industry-leading subscriber acquisition and thriving enterprise business. All of this good news was revealed to members of the media at Converge’s […]
A few months after making its Surf2Sawa Prepaid Fiber internet service official, Converge announced that it is accelerating its roll-out to more unserved areas in the country. To recap, Surf2Sawa offers prepaid loading for as low as Php 50/day once the fiber line with modem is installed. From there, users can opt for prepaid data […]
Converge has launched its products in Boracay, providing residents and businesses with fast, reliable, and affordable digital solutions. This is part of its efforts to secure its position by expanding into the Visayas and Mindanao regions. It unveiled its line of enterprise products at Hennan Palm Beach Resort. “We are finally here in Boracay so […]
Ever since the pandemic started, remote learning and working have proven that having a stable internet connection at home is essentially a human right. It’s the only way to remain connected to the rest of the world after all. However, it is true that decent Fiber plans have been relatively pricey in the last few […]
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 […]
Following a positive earnings report, where Converge achieved a 30% year-to-year growth, Converge announced a number of speed upgrades for its subscribers–free of charge. Those under Plan 1500 now enjoy speeds of 200Mbps (from 100Mbps), while those under Plan 2500 enjoy up to 600Mbps speeds (up from 300Mbps). Plan 3500 still maintains its 800Mbps speeds. […]