(SPOT.ph) It doesn't come as a surprise that the Philippines has one of the slowest Internet speeds in the world. In the latest Speedtest Global Index posted in October 2021, we're at the 94th spot out of 141 countries. We clocked at 18.21 Mbps download and 5.39 Mbps upload for mobile data; and 45.52 Mbps download and 37.16 Mbps upload for fixed broadband. In an effort to improve the Internet experience for their users, Globe at Home announced that they're migrating all broadband customers to fiber technology by 2022. Fiber users can access up to 1 Gbps maximum speed, they said in statement.
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The telecommunications company has been upgrading all Globe at Home plans for free in the past year and they are "on track" to fully convert all existing users from DSL and LTE, they said. They're looking into installing 1.4 million fiber-to-the-home lines before the year ends.
"By 2022, all of our customers will be able to enjoy fast fiber technology capable of handling the present and future needs of the household. We will continue to guide them for an easy and smooth transition," Globe At Home Vice President for Marketing Barbie Dapul.
Fiber Internet versus DSL
While fiber Internet uses fiber-optic cables, DSL (or digital subscriber line) uses telephone lines. The fiber-optic cables uses newer coaxial lines, which can carry more bandwith; meaning faster download and upload speed. These high-speed lines also offer symmetrical service, which means that upload and download speeds are almost the same—ideally, at least.
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