PLDT Home brings fiber connectivity to Camotes Island
PLDT Home has expanded its fiber broadband network to three municipalities on Camotes Island in the Philippines. This initiative aims to bridge the digital divide by providing reliable internet for education, remote work, and local tourism.
Why it matters
Expanding digital infrastructure to remote islands is essential for economic development and integrating rural communities into the digital economy.
More households and businesses on Camotes Island can now access fiber broadband as PLDT Home expands its network to three municipalities, opening more digital opportunities for communities outside Cebu's major urban centers. In a company statement, PLDT Home said its fiber services are now available in parts of San Francisco, Poro and Tudela, providing residents with connectivity that can support online learning, remote work, digital transactions and local businesses.
The expansion is part of PLDT's efforts to narrow the digital divide by extending its network to communities where access to reliable fixed broadband has been limited.
"Expanding into Camotes Island is about more than extending our network footprint. It is about helping close a connectivity gap that can limit access to opportunities," said PLDT Inc. Chief Operating Officer and Chief Technology Officer Menardo "Butch" Jimenez Jr.
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