{"id":6697,"date":"2018-07-31T07:57:33","date_gmt":"2018-07-30T23:57:33","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/primer.com.ph\/tips-guides\/?p=6697"},"modified":"2024-10-22T12:17:35","modified_gmt":"2024-10-22T04:17:35","slug":"expats-guide-to-getting-an-internet-service-in-ph","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/tips-guides\/home-internet-in-the-philippines\/","title":{"rendered":"EXPATS’ GUIDE: Your Home Internet Options in the Philippines"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Internet undoubtedly climbed up to a prominent position in our hierarchy of needs over the past decade. According to Statista<\/strong><\/a>, a company trusted by global industry leaders such as Google and Adobe, there were 5.45 billion internet users worldwide<\/strong>, which amounted to 67.1 % of the global population. Of this total, 5.17 billion, or 63.7 % of the world’s population, were social media users, as of July 2024.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Philippines is one of the heaviest Internet users in the world and is on the top when it comes to social media usage. Thus, a reliable Internet connection is needed in the country. For this reason, people have multiple options to explore for their Internet service at home.<\/p>\n

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Note: For some living in condominiums and apartments in the Metro, it’s best to check with the admin office as some condos provide Internet access for their tenants. Still, if you want to utilize your own resources, you might want to check out the following options!<\/em><\/p>\n

Mobile Data<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Smartphones with high-speed Internet access are essential for staying connected whether in the office, at school, or at home. With various prepaid promos and postpaid plans on mobile data, smartphones have become the most accessible for many.<\/p>\n

In the Philippines, major telecommunication companies, including Globe, Smart, and DITO<\/strong>, all have prepaid and postpaid plans that allow you to connect to the Internet just by subscribing through your mobile phone or by visiting the nearest branch to sign-up for a postpaid service.<\/p>\n

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Prepaid means paying first before using the service. Prepaid sim cards, which can be purchased from nearby convenience stores, are usually topped up through load cards or a loading kiosk. You can subscribe for various unlimited or “unli” data through their promos, which you can check on their website.<\/p>\n

Smart Prepaid<\/strong>, for example, has GIGA POWER<\/strong> promos for videos, games, music, and more that lets you consume to up to 2 GB for all sites and apps (shareable) per day for only Php 499, valid for 30 days.<\/p>\n

Postpaid, on the other hand, allows you to use the service first before paying through your mobile carrier\u2019s exclusive plans. It is basically a monthly subscription with bills that can be paid online.<\/p>\n

Globe<\/strong>, for example, has various GPlan with Device and GPlan Plus<\/strong> options from Php 599 to Php 2,499 a month. The Php 2,499 GPlan Plus<\/strong> package includes 100 GB data allocation, as well as unli calls and texts to all networks. It also comes with FREE 2 GB\/month when you avail a 12- or 24-month plan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n
Company<\/strong><\/td>\nPromo<\/strong><\/td>\nRates<\/strong><\/td>\nInternet Speed<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Smart (Prepaid)<\/td>\nGiga Power<\/td>\nPhp 499 \/ month<\/td>\n108 GB<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Globe (Postpaid)<\/td>\nGPlan Plus<\/td>\nPhp 2,499 \/ month<\/td>\n100 GB<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

DITO Telecommunity <\/strong>offers packages starting at Php 590 with 100GB data for 30 days, and up to Php 2490 for 700 GB data. They also has H<\/strong>andset Plans where you can get Samsung Galaxy devices when you subscribe to one of their FLEXPLANS.<\/p>\n

Also Read: Staying Connected: A Guide to Postpaid VS Prepaid and the SIM Registration Act in the Philippines<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Pocket WiFi<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Working remotely might also mean traveling to different locations, be it cafes, beaches, or cities. For people on-the-go who also need their laptops for remote work, a pocket WiFi<\/strong> might be the best choice.<\/p>\n

A pocket WiFi is a small, portable device that allows multiple electronic devices to connect to the Internet using mobile data. You might want to check your mobile telecom company’s website and purchase one from them or you may also get one online.<\/p>\n

Digital Subscriber Line (DSL)<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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Business owners and companies often use the DSL that allows you to connect your computer or router directly to a DSL modem that is linked to the telephone line, letting you make calls and use the Internet at the same time. For offices with multiple devices like laptops and mobile phones, a router is often used to distribute the internet connection wirelessly.<\/p>\n

Aside from your mobile telecom company, PLDT<\/strong>, a telephone company and Internet service provider in the Philippines, is often chosen for its DSL through its PLDT HOME<\/strong> broadband service.<\/p>\n

Fiber Internet<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Higher Internet speeds are often Fiber’s advantage over DSL. Fiber uses lines made of plastic and glass strands that make data transmission faster than the DSL, which offer more distance limitations than the Fiber Internet since the DSL’s connection decreases the farther you are from their main distribution office. One major point to consider, however, is that Fiber is more expensive than the DSL.<\/p>\n

PLDT<\/strong> features Fiber Unli Plans<\/strong> as part of their HOME service suite. Depending on which plan you will choose, PLDT’s Fiber Unli Plans are great for HD streaming, surfing, video calls, big file transfers, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Company<\/strong><\/td>\nProduct<\/strong><\/td>\nRates<\/strong><\/td>\nInternet Speed<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
PLDT Home<\/td>\nFiber Unli Plan<\/td>\nPhp 1,699 \/ month<\/td>\n200 Mbps<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Php 2,099 \/ month<\/td>\n400 Mbps<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Php 2,699 \/ month<\/td>\n600 Mbps<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Php 9,499 \/ month<\/td>\n1 Gbps<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Additionally, Converge ICT Solutions<\/strong> delivers pure fiber Internet packages through various products such as the FiberX<\/strong>, a residential-friendly internet product which offers upto 1 Gbps internet speed!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Company<\/strong><\/td>\nProduct<\/strong><\/td>\nRates<\/strong><\/td>\nInternet Speed<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Converge ICT Solutions<\/td>\nFiberX<\/td>\nPhp 1,500 \/ month<\/td>\nup to 200 Mbps<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Php 2,000 \/ month<\/td>\nup to 400 Mbps<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Php 2,500 \/ month<\/td>\nup to 600 Mbps<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Php 3,500 \/ month<\/td>\nup to 800 Mbps<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Php 7,499 \/ month<\/td>\nup to 1 Gbps<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Similarly, InfiniVAN<\/strong>, aligned with Japanese digital solutions, provides a dependable Fiber Optic Network framework tailored for both commercial and residential customers in the Philippines with 24\/7 customer support, in case needed. Their\u00a0plans come in three tiers:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n
Ultra 250<\/strong><\/td>\nUltra 600<\/strong><\/td>\nUltra 1G<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Php 1499<\/td>\nPhp 2499<\/td>\nPhp 4888<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Up to\u00a0250\u00a0Mbps
\nMinimum Guaranteed Speed of75 Mbp<\/td>\n		\n
Up to\u00a0600 Mbps
\nMinimum Guaranteed Speed of180 Mbps<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
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Up to\u00a01 Gbps
\nMinimum Guaranteed Speed of\u00a0300 Mbps<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Like InfiniVAN, RISE<\/strong> network’s fiber internet plans leans primarily toward businesses and high-demand users with an emphasis on uncongested, stable connections, and top-tier customer support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n
60 Mbps<\/strong><\/td>\n100 Mbps<\/strong><\/td>\n250 Mbps<\/strong><\/td>\n>300Mbps<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Ideal for 30 users<\/td>\nIdeal for 50 users<\/td>\nIdeal for 125 users<\/td>\nIdeal for 125+ users<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
$700<\/td>\n$1000<\/td>\n$2000<\/td>\nContact for quotation<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Last but not the least, DITO Telecommunity<\/strong> offers affordable 5G home broadband plans designed for various internet needs. See the rates below for reference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
30 Mbps<\/strong><\/td>\n50 Mbps<\/strong><\/td>\n200 Mbps<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Php 799<\/td>\nPhp 999<\/td>\nPhp 1299<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Fiber Optic<\/td>\nFiber Optic<\/td>\nFiber Optic<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Free landline included<\/td>\nFree landline included<\/td>\nFree landline included<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Cable Internet<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Unlike the DSL which links to your landline phone, cable Internet is connected to your television input. This is currently gaining popularity as it allows residential owners to enjoy watching your favorite TV shows and use the internet at the same time.<\/p>\n

SKY Cable Corporation<\/strong> remains as one of the most popular service providers for cable Internet. SKY also offers SKY Fiber which has unli broadband plans<\/strong> to choose from, starting at 30 Mbps, all the way up to 200 Mbps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Company<\/strong><\/td>\nProduct<\/strong><\/td>\nRates<\/strong><\/td>\nInternet Speed<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
SKY Cable Corporation<\/td>\nSKY Fiber Unli Broadband Plan<\/td>\nPhp 999 \/ month<\/td>\n50 Mbps<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Php 1,299 \/ month<\/td>\n75 Mbps<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Php 1,399 \/ month<\/td>\n100 Mbps<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Php 1,699 \/ month<\/td>\n200 Mbps<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Aside from this, they have services that combine unli broadband with HD Cable TV plans<\/strong> that also come with a high-speed modem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Company<\/strong><\/td>\nProduct<\/strong><\/td>\nRates<\/strong><\/td>\nInternet Speed + <\/strong>
\nCable Features<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
SKY Cable Corporation<\/td>\nSKY Fiber Unli Broadband Plan + HD Cable TV Plans<\/td>\nPhp 1,699 \/ month<\/td>\nup to 100 Mbps
\n(13 HD | 49 SD Channels)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Php 2,499 \/ month<\/td>\n200 Mbps
\n(21 HD | 62 SD Channels)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Php 2,999 \/ month<\/td>\n400 Mbps
\n21 HD | 62 SD Channels<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Note: SKY Cable currently offers free installation. Present one (1) valid ID to avail this.<\/em><\/p>\n

It’s also recommended to check the nearest available services within your area to ensure that they can cater to your needs in no time.<\/p>\n

Satellite Internet<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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With the demand for higher internet speeds in the Philippines, satellite internet is entering the marketplace with offers of a more reliable internet access of up to 200 mbps, easy installation, and wide coverage. Starlink<\/strong>, for example, made its way in the Philippines in February 2023 and has now reached even remote areas like Quezon province.<\/p>\n

Starlink, the satellite internet service provider developed by Elon Musk\u2019s SpaceX<\/strong>, provides a high-speed and low-latency internet service that utilizes low-orbit satellites instead of conventional data cables such as DSL or Fiber, making it an easy solution to getting a reliable internet connection in remote areas.<\/p>\n

Also Read:<\/strong> How to Register and More: Everything You Need to Know about Starlink Philippines<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

With multiple options for securing the best internet services for your home or business, your ideal choice will depend on several factors such as your location, budget, required speed, reliability needs, and the type of customer support you desire. So, it’s better to check on pros and cons to help you stay connected and productive wherever you are.<\/p>\n

Looking for a fast and reliable office internet connection? You may also want to check out Philippine Primer’s Business Page<\/a> <\/strong>for more information on world-class ICT services!<\/em><\/p>\n

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Sources: Statista, smart.com.ph<\/a>, new.globe.com.ph<\/a>, dito.ph<\/a>, mysky.com.ph<\/a>, pldthome.com<\/a>, convergeict.com<\/a><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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