Low cost internet is the future

Telco executives and tech experts believe that the future of Philippine internet lies in low-cost bundles that are now offered by some of the biggest connectivity providers in the country.

- ELIJAH FELICE ROSALES

As inflation remains a concern for many Filipinos, internet service providers are banking on their respective versions of sachet-sized broadband offerings to keep consumers connected to the internet.

Low-cost packages such as Converge ICT Solutions Inc.’s Surf2Sawa and Globe Telecom Inc.’s GFiber Prepaid are also expected to play a significant role in promoting universal access.

Better Internet PH lead advocate Mary Grace MirandillaSantos said the launch of retail internet brings down the cost of getting a wired subscription. Usually, families get a fixed-line connection to serve their connectivity needs at home, particularly for work, study and leisure.

Surf2Sawa, for instance, extends unlimited surfing with a download speed of up to 25 Mbps for P50 per day, P200 for seven days, P380 for 15 days and P700 for 30 days. GFiber Prepaid offers non-stop internet as fast as 30 Mbps for P299 for seven days, P549 for 15 days and P999 for 30 days.