PLDT to launch FTTH
Posted on | May 26, 2009 | 2 Comments
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Philippine Long Distance Telephone plans to launch a FTTH (fibre-to-the home) broadband delivery platform to deliver high-speed data services to residences and buildings by the middle of this year. FTTH uses fiber optic technology that transmits data which will allow delivery of voice, video and data services simultaneously.
Though there is no information yet about the FTTH subscription plans that will be offered to the public, an FTTH-enabled computer posted download speeds of up to 94.86 megabits per second (mbps) and upload rates of 69.39 mbps at a demonstration facility at the PLDT’s head office.
The service will be initially marketed to high-bandwidth residential households in high-income subdivisions and condominiums. The first areas to get FTTH includes Bonifacio Global City, Forbes Park, Urdaneta Village, Ayala Alabang, Dasmarinas Village, Wack Wack, Ayala Heights, Valle Verde and certain areas covered by PLDT Subictel and PLDT Clarktel.
It looks like fibre-to-the home is finally coming to the Philippines and lets just hope that PLDT will make it affordable to the general public.
Sources: Telecompaper & Inquirer
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