Fastest internet provider Philippines Q1-Q2 2024, by download speed

As of the first and second quarters of 2024, Converge emerged as the fastest internet provider in the Philippines, with a download speed of 603.46 Mbps. Meanwhile, Globe Telecom registered a download speed of 294.25 Mbps. 

Internet quality in the Philippines

The average internet speed in the country has been challenged over the years due to the lack of network infrastructure that could support high internet use due to its growing internet population. In 2020, the Philippines was identified as among the countries with the worst internet quality, right above Sri Lanka. Although connection speeds have seen significant improvements in the past few years, further innovations in this field will greatly contribute to the country's digitalization efforts.

The emergence of the 5G network

In terms of mobile network connections, the Philippines has slowly adapted to new infrastructures to boost internet speeds. Most telecommunications companies started offering devices capable of the fifth generation of broadband mobile cellular network technology and slowly migrating their subscribers from 2G or 3G connections to 4G and even 5G connections. Although this type of connection is still limited to urban areas, developments in this field look promising for the growing number of internet users in the Philippines.