The Philippines' PLDT has expanded the reach of its FTTH services to east Metro Manila in the latest phase of its nationwide fiber expansion program.
The operator has added over 70,000 fiber lines in the area following deployments in south Metro Manila as well as Cebu, General Santos and Naga City.
With the expansion, PLDT's fiber networks now passes 3.3 million homes across five cities and three towns. The operator's fiber rollout drive has seen it add around 500,000 homes passed within around six months, and PLDT has a target of passing 4.4 million homes by the end of the year.
PLDT is also deploying hybrid fiber technologies including Huawei’s G.fast, which can boost data speeds of current subscribers up to 600-700 Mbps over copper lines.
In a statement, the operator said it has invested 300 billion pesos ($5.9 billion) over the past 10 years on its fixed and wireless network deployments.
“PLDT Home continues its efforts to create Fibr-powered PLDT Smart Cities nationwide to enrich the lives of more Filipinos through our innovative digital services and connectivity solutions,” PLDT EVP and home business head Enrico Reyes Jr said.
“The network rollout in East Metro Manila will provide powerful connections and top-of-the-line services that will benefit both its residents and businesses.”