PLDT launches “Fibr city” in Cebu
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PLDT has ramped up its FTTH rollout with the launch of what it calls its first “Fibr City” in Cebu, which provides residents of Toledo City with speeds of up to 1Gbps.
The initiative, named after PLDT’s Home Fibr branded FTTH service, has been conducted in collaboration with the Toledo City government.
PLDT has invested $6 billion over the past ten years to roll out 150,000km of fiber infrastructure, and its FTTH services had a footprint of around 2.8 million premises by the end of last year.
Last month, the operator announced plans to expand the reach of the network by around 80% this year, taking the total number of premises passed to around 4.4 million. The operator has also started adopting hybrid fiber technologies such as G.fast to boost data rates significantly over existing copper connections.
By next year, PLDT aims to ensure that all its subscribers are accessing smart home services enabled by the fiber network.
The company selected Toledo City to pioneer the Fibr City concept as part of its expansion plans in Central Philippines, the report states.
Questions & Answers
Q.What is the maximum internet speed available to residents in Toledo City through this new initiative?
What is the maximum internet speed available to residents in Toledo City through this new initiative?
Residents of Toledo City can now access internet speeds of up to 1Gbps. This capability is part of the Fibr City initiative, which uses PLDT’s Home Fibr branded FTTH service.
Q.How much has PLDT invested in its fibre infrastructure over the last decade?
How much has PLDT invested in its fibre infrastructure over the last decade?
PLDT has invested $6 billion over the past ten years in rolling out its fibre infrastructure. This investment has resulted in 150,000km of fibre infrastructure being deployed.
Q.How many premises is PLDT planning to reach with its fibre network by the end of this year?
How many premises is PLDT planning to reach with its fibre network by the end of this year?
PLDT plans to expand its network to reach around 4.4 million premises by the end of this year. This represents an 80% increase from the 2.8 million premises covered by the end of last year.
Q.Why was Toledo City chosen as the first location for the Fibr City concept?
Why was Toledo City chosen as the first location for the Fibr City concept?
Toledo City was selected to pioneer the Fibr City concept as part of PLDT's broader expansion plans within the Central Philippines region. This strategic choice supports its wider network rollout.
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