You want your internet when you want it, but what about how you want it? This is the point where Converge ICT Solutions Inc., the country’s leading fiber internet service provider, rises to meet you. From the time it disrupted the internet provider market in 2016, Converge has stayed true to its commitment to providing all Filipinos with the connectivity they deserve.
Converge is now the fastest-growing fixed broadband service provider in the Philippines. It is also the first to run an end-to-end pure fiber internet network in the country, having rolled out over 647,000 kilometers of fiber optic cable network nationwide.
Converge’s journey has always been anchored on the dream of digital democracy. Making this dream a reality means understanding what the people both need and want. Initially, it was simply high-speed broadband connections, with no data caps, at an affordable price point. But the needs of consumers have since evolved—and Converge is raring to meet them, wherever you are in the country.
Winning ahead with gamers and gaming enthusiasts
According to the 2023 Global Digital Report by Meltwater and We Are Social, 95.8 percent of internet users play online video games. That is over 43 million gamers and gaming enthusiasts who need consistently great network speed with low latency.
Recognizing this opportunity, Converge has launched FiberX Gamechanger, the country’s first residential internet offering that is designed for gamers. With a built-in prioritization feature, users can enjoy their games with low packet loss, low jitter, and low latency with ultra-high speeds.
Loving the game, Loving GameChanger: Jonmark Tria (Akatzue) and Amanda Nicole J. del Mar (Hesperia) pose with Converge’s Conrad, as the premier fiber company powers the country’s gamers in their bid to DOMINATE the world of Esports.
You can power up your existing Converge broadband plan or get a new connection to enjoy speeds of 400 Mbps (for P2500) up to 8000 Mbps (for P5000), with an Asus gaming router thrown in.
As the connectivity of choice of famous Filipino esports players like L3bron, Manjean Faldas, and Ayeesha Cervantes, Gamechanger recently powered up the very first Philippine Basketball Association Esports Bakbakan league, where all twelve franchise teams of the PBA competed in Mobile Legends: Bang Bang.
Affordable unlimited internet for all
Still on the mission to provide the unserved and underserved communities with premium internet connectivity, Converge has also launched yet another innovative product, Surf2Sawa (S2S). Already available in 400 cities across the country, S2S is the Philippines’ first prepaid fiber internet offering. It allows users on a budget to enjoy unlimited internet speeds of up to 25 Mbps with more flexibility.
S2S was specifically designed for the marginalized sector, but it benefits everyone who needs short-term connectivity solutions. There are several variants, ranging from P50 for a full day of high-speed unlimited data access to P700 for an entire month of unlimited data access.
Walking The Talk: Dennis A. Uy fulfilling the Converge promise of serving the unserved and underserved with the company’s new prepaid fiber service, Surf2Sawa.
Helping small businesses enter the digital space
Converge is also helping start-ups and micro businesses enter the digital space. As most small businesses start within the proximity of home to keep operating expenses low, they often have to choose between settling for a residential plan and sharing a business plan with the rest of the household.
Not anymore with HomeBase. Starting entrepreneurs can now enjoy fiber-powered internet that is not only affordable but also fast enough to power both their businesses and homes. Converge’s newest fiber plan provides business-level connectivity of up to 300 Mbps for only P1899.
What’s more, HomeBase subscribers can also enjoy additional support in growing their business through exclusive webinars and access to their growing community of home-based entrepreneurs.
Now present in all the major islands of the Philippines, Converge continues to revolutionize the business of providing the same premium internet connectivity to all Filipinos, especially the unserved and underserved.
On the road to digital democracy, Converge continues its rise to meet you.
For more information about Converge’s innovative fiber internet plans, visit www.convergeict.com
This article first appeared in the 104th Anniversary issue of The Freeman on July 31, 2023. Written by Althea Lauren Ricardo.
