More digital PPPs needed

The government should undertake more public-private partnership (PPP) projects in the connectivity industry to expand usability among Filipinos, network provider Globe Telecom Inc. said.

- By ELIJAH FELICE ROSALES

Globe, a member of the Connectivity Plan Task Force (CPTF) under the Private Sector Advisory Council, said the government should bridge the digital gap, especially in the countryside, by tapping private firms in delivering digital projects.

Globe vice president for regulatory development and strategy Emmanuel Estrada said it is urgent to bring PPPs to the digital sector to maximize private expertise, infrastructure and resources.

Estrada said 96 percent of Filipinos are now covered by at least a 3G or 4G signal. However, he noted that only 63 percent maintain active subscriptions, with the bulk of data usage centered on social media consumption.