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NTC starts testing internet speeds of local ISPs

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The National Telecommunications Commission or NTC has started testing the internet speeds of fixed internet set-up offered by our local internet service providers to see if they deliver the advertised speeds.

In a report by ABS-CBN, the NTC tested the internet speeds of services offered by PLDT, GLOBE, SKY, and BAYANTEL and got the following results:

* PLDT – 3.367 Mbps (vs 3 Mbps advertised)
* GLOBE – 2.785 Mbps (vs 3 Mbps advertised)
* SKY – 2.818 Mbps (vs 3 Mbps advertised)
* BAYANTEL – 0.563 Mbps (vs 2 /4 Mbps advertised)

PLDT, GLOBE, and SKY passed the NTC’s initial test except for BAYANTEL. The latter explained that the result may not be accurate as there are factors that could affect the speed of the internet service like latency error, signal loss, or proximity of network equipment.

Experts argued that tests should be conducted in multiple locations and in longer durations for more accurate results. The NTC will conduct actual speed tests of fixed internet set-ups in October, followed by tests on mobile data.

source: ABS-CBN

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NTC starts testing internet speeds of local ISPs

Louie Diangson Leave a comment

The National Telecommunications Commission or NTC has started testing the internet speeds of fixed internet set-up offered by our local internet service providers to see if they deliver the advertised speeds.

In a report by ABS-CBN, the NTC tested the internet speeds of services offered by PLDT, GLOBE, SKY, and BAYANTEL and got the following results:

* PLDT – 3.367 Mbps (vs 3 Mbps advertised)
* GLOBE – 2.785 Mbps (vs 3 Mbps advertised)
* SKY – 2.818 Mbps (vs 3 Mbps advertised)
* BAYANTEL – 0.563 Mbps (vs 2 /4 Mbps advertised)

PLDT, GLOBE, and SKY passed the NTC’s initial test except for BAYANTEL. The latter explained that the result may not be accurate as there are factors that could affect the speed of the internet service like latency error, signal loss, or proximity of network equipment.

Experts argued that tests should be conducted in multiple locations and in longer durations for more accurate results. The NTC will conduct actual speed tests of fixed internet set-ups in October, followed by tests on mobile data.

source: ABS-CBN

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NTC starts testing internet speeds of local ISPs

Louie Diangson Leave a comment

The National Telecommunications Commission or NTC has started testing the internet speeds of fixed internet set-up offered by our local internet service providers to see if they deliver the advertised speeds.

In a report by ABS-CBN, the NTC tested the internet speeds of services offered by PLDT, GLOBE, SKY, and BAYANTEL and got the following results:

* PLDT – 3.367 Mbps (vs 3 Mbps advertised)
* GLOBE – 2.785 Mbps (vs 3 Mbps advertised)
* SKY – 2.818 Mbps (vs 3 Mbps advertised)
* BAYANTEL – 0.563 Mbps (vs 2 /4 Mbps advertised)

PLDT, GLOBE, and SKY passed the NTC’s initial test except for BAYANTEL. The latter explained that the result may not be accurate as there are factors that could affect the speed of the internet service like latency error, signal loss, or proximity of network equipment.

Experts argued that tests should be conducted in multiple locations and in longer durations for more accurate results. The NTC will conduct actual speed tests of fixed internet set-ups in October, followed by tests on mobile data.

source: ABS-CBN

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NTC not equipped to monitor telcos’ Internet speed

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With the probe on slow Internet speed in the country currently taking place, a National Telecommunication Commission (NTC) official admitted that the agency is not properly equipped to monitor the Internet speed provided by local telcos.

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According to Inquirer’s report, NTC Director Edgardo Cabarios said that they do not have the equipment that will help them monitor the Internet speed of the telcos. This is also the reason why the commission is yet to set a minimum standard Internet speed in the country. He also noted that an additional Php14 million would be needed for the equipment.

ACT Teachers Rep. Antonio Tinio recommended that the Public Service Act of 1936 be amended as the telcos would only face a penalty of Php200 per day if they fail to meet Internet speed standards.

“Do we wonder why consumers are left practically defenseless? Napakapilay pala ng NTC,” said Tinio.

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Akamai reports Philippine internet now at 2.0Mbps

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In July 2013 we reported that Akamai, an Internet content delivery network, indicated that the average connection speed in the Philippines is 1.4Mbps with an average peak of 13.8Mbps. By end of 2013, they’ve reported that the Philippines average has increased to 2.0Mbps with a 42% year-on-year increase.

While we are still far behind from neighboring ASEAN countries such as Singapore, HK and Thailand, the average speeds have increased significantly within the 6-month period (2nd half of 2013).

Below, we plotted the table of average connection speeds and the average peak connection speed.

The Philippines was #7 of 9 countries in Average Connection Speeds in Q2 of 2013 but by Q4 of the same year, it went up to #6 of 9. The jump in average speed of 1.4Mbps to 2.0Mbps in a span of 6 months represents an increase of 42.8%.

When we looked at the Average Peak Connection Speed, the Philippines was #5 of 9 countries in Q2 of 2013 at 13.8Mbps. By Q4 of 2013, the Philippines bumped Malaysia to become #4 of 9 countries.

The same report also shared vital information about the Philippines’ broadband usage. The percentage of users with connections speeds higher than 10Mbps (on average) is about 0.2% of the whole base (or about 8,800 of the 4.4 million broadband subscribers). The percentage of users with connection speeds higher than 4Mbps (on average) is only about 3.6% of the whole base (about 158,400 of the 4.4 million broadband subscribers).

There is a 136% increase in number of users with higher than 4Mbps average connection speeds from 2012 to 2013.

Editor’s Note: There are significant differences between the reports of Akamai above and the one presented by ASEAN DNA the other week (see story here). This is due to the data gathering method employed by both. ASEAN DNA took only a one month sample while Akamai generated the report on the entire quarter of Q4 2013.

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