For mobile users, high peak speeds mean little without consistent daily service.
The move comes as the commission tightens quality standards in providing internet service.
The National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) has flagged DITO Telecommunity, Globe Telecom and Smart Communications for unsatisfactory mobile broadband performance in parts of Metro Manila, saying its latest tests found no measurable improvement despite earlier findings of poor service.
The CICC has not confirmed whether it ordered ISPs to block Discord over the local compliance deadline.
As the Philippines’ digital economy grows, MSMEs risk being left behind. Programs expanding connectivity and digital tools are helping small businesses compete, scale, and reach new markets efficiently.
