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This comparison highlights the insufficient government funding allocated to digital infrastructure in the PhilippinesThe Philippines needs to beef up its digital infrastructure investments as it is already behind other Southeast Asian countries in terms of internet speed and coverage, said a public policy reform think tank.
The convenor of CitizenWatch attributed the Philippines’ dismal performance to the lack of investment in digital infrastructure compared to the other countries. In a 2023 study conducted by international consulting firm Arthur D. Little dubbed “Can required digital infrastructure of Southeast Asia be built profitably in the next 5 years,” it showed that the Philippines recorded the second lowest cumulative investment in fiber coverage and targets among SEA countries.
“By aligning government resources with the aggressive and forward-looking investment outlook of the private telcos, the country can bridge the connectivity gap, and enable local industries to compete and thrive in the borderless global digital economy,” he added.One way to increase internet speed in the Philippines is by adding more cell sites in the country and giving incentives to telcos, which is supported by several stakeholders in the telecommunications industry.
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