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Converge FiberX Plan 1500 speed upgraded from 50Mbps to 100Mbps

Converge ICT announces a faster FiberX 1500 plan as it permanently upgrades the service’s speed to 100Mbps—double the speed of the previous 50Mbps. In an official Facebook post, the company made a surprising announcement, including all the pertinent details about the permanent upgrade. “Ang FiberX Plan 1500, DOBLE NA!” the post claims. Accompanying the public […]

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Globe is working to ‘typhoon-proof’ its network

Heavy rainfall and strong winds were known factors in disrupting Globe’s internet service to its customers, a fault often attributed to the traditional above-ground structure. Learning from this error, Globe in a statement on Tuesday, suggests that the company is already in the works to “typhoon-proof” its network by bringing the communication lines underground. Bringing […]

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PCCI, Better Internet PH to advocate bills for improving broadband connectivity

The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) is pushing for legislation on providing better internet services in the Philippines. Teaming up with PCCI for such advocacy is Better Internet PH, a group of stakeholders and volunteers seeking futureproof policies to improve the capabilities of internet service providers in building the country’s digital infrastructure. PCCI […]

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SEC, Google continues partnership to impose regulations on crypto

As more entities bring their businesses online, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is continuing its collaboration with internet giant Google to push for regulations that would protect financial consumers and the investing public. And as such, marketers who offer cryptocurrency exchanges and wallets to Filipinos will soon be required by Google to present proof […]