Converge ICT Solutions Inc., the leading Philippine fiber broadband provider, boosts its FiberX plans by up to 600 Mbps for free to existing customers, following a successful sweep of the **Ookla® **Speedtest Awards™ in February of this year.
Converge celebrated its successive victories with a lighting ceremony at its Manila headquarters, which was illuminated in dazzling purple, as well as key areas throughout the country. Converge also lighted up Plaza Anghel in Angeles City, Fort San Pedro in Cebu City, and Damosa IT Park in Davao City. The spectacular display was simulcast online and in front of media guests, brand ambassadors, and
Subscribers represent Converge’s dedication to connecting and improving the lives of Filipinos across the country.
Converge, which was recently named the ***fastest and most awarded internet service provider in the Philippines, is providing this speed boost in gratitude to its over 2 million customers.
In keeping with its vision of empowering Filipinos and businesses, the free upgrade of its affordable and unlimited bandwidth FiberX plans introduces boosted packages for a faster and better digital experience. The company’s flagship FiberX 1500 plan is now 300 Mbps, up from 200 Mbps. Converge previously increased the plan’s speed from 50 Mbps to 100 Mbps in June 2022 and from 100 Mbps to 200 Mbps in November 2022.
“As more customers turn to our solutions for their internet needs, we stay rooted to our commitment
towards exceptional service as shown by our wins in the Ookla Speedtest Awards. This speed
upgrade is our way to say we are in full #BoostMode in ensuring our customers can enjoy a much
better online experience with us as their connectivity partner,” said Converge CEO and CoFounder Dennis Anthony Uy.
Other plans with speed increases include FiberX Plan 2000, FiberX Plan 2500, and FiberX Plan
3500, which now have speeds of 500 Mbps, 700 Mbps, and 1 Gbps respectively. Subscribers on
work-from-home or learn-from-home arrangements using the award-winning Converge Time of
Day plans also received a speed boost of up to 1 Gbps which will enable them to double their
subscribed bandwidth from 7:00 a.m. to 6:59 p.m. for the Day Plan, and from 7:00 p.m. to 6:59
a.m. for the Night Plan.
A significant speed boost of at least 500 Mbps up to 1 Gbps is also provided to Gaming-focused GameChanger subscribers. This enables ultra-high speed, high prioritization, low latency, and low-jitter gaming experiences.
The nationwide and automatic speed increase special offer will be effective from today until March
31, 2024. All existing residential subscribers with subscription plans ranging from FiberX Plan 1500
to 7000 are eligible for the speed boost. No additional eligibility criteria, cost, or sign-up is required.
“Converge has always been about amazing customer experience and our awards prove that. The
annual speed increase that we gift to our more than 2 million subscribers is just one of our pledges
to our customers,” said Converge EVP & Chief Commercial Officer Benjamin B. Azada. “This
speed boost underscores Converge’s commitment to bridging the gap with the best in the world in
terms of connectivity, affordability, and experience.”
According to Ookla®’s Speedtest Global Index, the average fixed broadband speed in the Philippines as of January 2024 is 93.31 Mbps download and 93.05 Mbps upload. As of the second half of 2023, Converge achieved a top download speed of 457.56 Mbps and a top upload speed of 448.15 Mbps. Ookla® is the global market leader in mobile and broadband network intelligence, testing applications, and related technologies. Converge received several awards at Ookla®’s Speedtest Awards™, including Best Internet Gaming Experience, Best Internet Video Experience, and Top-Rated Internet Experience in the Philippines.
Converge Vision Xperience Box, an all-in-one entertainment hub with over 88 multi-genre and multi-language local and international channels, provides NCR subscribers with even more seamless, instant, and high-quality video experiences. The company currently offers it without any cash-out and plans to
The box will be made available to regional customers shortly.
Converge, the Philippines’ youngest and most robust end-to-end fiber network, has been helping to close the digital divide and advance digital democracy as the world rapidly digitalizes. The company’s mission is to bring connectivity to the Philippines’ most remote and underdeveloped areas, empowering all Filipinos and businesses.
*Ookla® is the global leader in mobile and broadband network intelligence, testing applications, and related technologies.
**Based on Ookla’s Speedtest Intelligence® data for the six-month period.
***Based on analysis by Ookla® of Speedtest Intelligence® data for Q3-Q4 2023. Ookla trademarks are used under license and reprinted with permission.
