PCCI President says Internet speed should be at 15-20Mbps within a year

The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) President George T. Barcelon said that the Philippines should have an Internet speed of 15 to 20Mbps within a year.

PCCI President Barcelon told media during an interview that the country’s Internet speed should be at 15 to 20Mbps, from the current 3 to 4Mbps, within a year.

He also added that Internet access should be widened to include farmers, SMEs, and the tourism sector. Telecommunications companies should also reduce Internet costs to Php300 to Php400 a month for individuals and Php300 to Php500 for families in 3 years.

Improvement of Internet and telecommunications services is one of the top 10 actionable recommendations Barcelon presented to President-Elect Duterte. This includes amending the existing Telecommunication Law (RA 7925) and passing of a law that will regulate the deliver of these services in order to make it competitive with the best in the region.

source: Michelle Orosa-Ople

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