Before, we only have DSL/landline, Wireless Broadband, USB Dongle or Cable as an option for subscribing an internet plan. Now, another internet technology was introduced to us, which is the Fiber internet connection. This Fiber internet connection is an internet access through fiber-optic lines. What makes this different from other internet connections, unlike DSL and cable internet services that transmit electrical information through copper lines, fiber-optic lines use tiny strands of plastic or glass (just slightly thicker than a single human hair) to carry binary transmissions of light. Binary is a number system where the combination of only two numbers (0 being “off” and 1 being “on”) represent more complex symbols or instructions. This method of data transmission makes fiber internet the best option for fast speeds from 5MBPS to 1GBPS and its reliability.
In the Philippines, Fiber internet connection is one of the growing popularity in terms of internet subscription. Among these Fiber internet connection providers in the Philippines are PLDT, Globe, Sky Broadband and the new kid in the block, the Converge ICT (formerly known as ComClark). But the availability of fiber internet connections are limited to several areas only.
Converge ICT Fiber Plan boasts Pure Fiber Optic connectivity which is laid out to more than 6,600kms of Fiber Optics Cable (FOC) nationwide with the use of the latest Micro-trenching Technology, and supported with a nodal presence in the USA, Hong Kong, Cebu and Davao.
Now, let us take a look on comparison of Converge ICT Fiber Plan to other Fiber internet connection providers including PLDT, Globe and Sky Broadband according to their maximum speed, data allowance and price rate.
Fiber Plans in the Philippines:
FiberX 1500 - 20 MBPS - Unlimited - 1500 Pesos
FiberX 2500 - 50 MBPS - Unlimited - 2500 Pesos
FiberX 3500 - 100 MBPS - Unlimited - 3500 Pesos
FiberXtreme 4500 - 300 MBPS - Unlimited - 4500 Pesos (not seen and advertised in ConvergeICT website)
FiberXtreme 7000 - 500 MBPS - Unlimited - 7000 Pesos (not seen and advertised in ConvergeICT website)
FiberXtreme 4500 - 300 MBPS - Unlimited - 4500 Pesos (not seen and advertised in ConvergeICT website)
FiberXtreme 7000 - 500 MBPS - Unlimited - 7000 Pesos (not seen and advertised in ConvergeICT website)
* Installation Fee of Php 2,500.
* 30% Minimum Speed at 80% service reliability.
* Lock-in period 24 Months equivalent to 2 Years.
Plan 1299 Go Big - 5 MBPS - 400GB - 1299 Pesos
Plan 1299 Go Fast - 10 MBPS - 100GB - 1299 Pesos
Plan 1599 Go Big - 10 MBPS - 500GB - 1599 Pesos
Plan 1599 Go Fast - 20 MBPS - 150GB - 1599 Pesos
Plan 1899 Go Big - 50 MBPS - 600GB - 1899 Pesos
Plan 2499 - 100 MBPS - 1TB - 2499 Pesos
Plan 4499 - 200 MBPS - 1.5TB - 4499 Pesos
Plan 6999 - 500 MBPS - 3TB - 6999 Pesos
Plan 9499 - 1 GBPS - 6TB - 9499 Pesos
* Installation fees may apply.
* Service/plan availability and actual speed may vary upon assessment.
Plan 1699 - 5 MBPS - Unlimited - 1699 Pesos
Plan 1699 - 15 MBPS - 150GB - 1699 Pesos
Plan 1899 - 20 MBPS - Unlimited - 1899 Pesos
Plan 1899 - 50 MBPS - 300GB - 1899 Pesos
Plan 2899 - 100 MBPS - Unlimited - 2899 Pesos
Plan 3499 - 100 MBPS - Unlimited - 3499 Pesos
Plan 5999 - 200 MBPS - Unlimited - 5999 Pesos (not seen and advertised in PLDT website)
Plan 19999 - 1 GBPS - Unlimited - 19,999 Pesos (not seen and advertised in PLDT website)
Plan 5999 - 200 MBPS - Unlimited - 5999 Pesos (not seen and advertised in PLDT website)
Plan 19999 - 1 GBPS - Unlimited - 19,999 Pesos (not seen and advertised in PLDT website)
* Modem and installation fee applies depending on selected Plan.
* The speed is doubled for the first 6 months only; speed reverts to 50 Mbps starting on the 7th month. This promo is available to new Home Fibr subscribers only.
Sky Broadband Fiber Plans (One Sky - Fiber-powered broadband with HD Cable TV)
Plan 1599 - 8 MBPS - Unlimited - 1599 Pesos
Plan 1999 - 16 MBPS - Unlimited - 1999 Pesos
Plan 2999 - 32 MBPS - Unlimited - 2999 Pesos
Plan 3999 - 64 MBPS - Unlimited - 3999 Pesos
* One SKY Premium plans come with a FREE SKY On Demand box in Metro Manila. New subscribers in Cavite, Laguna, Bacolod, Baguio, Cebu, Davao, Dumaguete, GenSan and Iloilo will get a FREE HD box.
* Plan availability varies per area.
* Fiber-to-the-home plans available in selected areas in Metro Manila. Initial cash-out will consist of ₱2,500 installation fee and one-month advance MSF.
* Speeds indicated above are download speeds.
* Minimum speed is 256Kbps, 80% of the time.
The Verdict:
Cheapest Fiber Internet Connection
Cheapest Fiber Internet Connection
The cheapest or the least expensive among the plans is Converge ICT with their FiberX 1500 that offers 15MBPS of speed and unlimited volume of data. Second place goes to Globe with their plan 1599 that offers the same speed but limits your data to about 150GB.
Fastest Fiber Internet Connection
When it comes in fastest internet connection, we have Globe that offers the Plan 9499 with jaw dropping 1GBPS speed but with a limited volume allocation of 6TB. PLDT Fibr Plan 19999 tied Globe Plan 9499 with 1GBPS speed, unlike Globe, PLDT offers unlimited volume of data.
Unlimited Internet Connection
If you want to have the cheapest connection with unlimited data, the best deal still goes to Converge ICT with their FiberX 1500 with 15mbps and unlimited volume. PLDT comes in second place with its Plan 1699 that offers a slower speed of 5mbps.
Availability
To know if a Fiber internet connection is available in your area, you can contact or inquire them. Below are the following Customer Service Page, Hotline or Email of each Fiber connection providers:
Hotline: (02) 667 - 0888
Email: customercare@convergeict.com
Email: customercare@convergeict.com
PLDT Landline
171 (For PLDT Landline nationwide and Smart and Talk 'N Text cellular phones)
(02)8888171 (For NON PLDT Landlines)
Globe Hotlines
Mobile - 211
Landline - Sales - (02) 730 1010
Sky Broadband Email
skyserves@mysky.com.ph
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