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Telecommunication systems Philippines, in 35 editions.
The entry for Philippines published Telecommunication systems in 35 editions of 36, from 1990 to 2024. The text changed in 28 editions. Each is shown as published. Telecommunication systems in every entry.
- editions changed the text
- 28
- the first edition with it
- 1990
- the latest edition with it
- 2024
Published as “Telecommunications” (1990 to 1994), “Telephone system” (1995 to 2019) and “Telecommunication systems” (2020 to 2024).
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2024 edition
Same as 2023The same text in 1990 and 1991.
Published as “Telecommunications”
- good international radio and submarine cable services;
- domestic and interisland service adequate;
- 872,900 telephones;
- stations--267 AM (including 6 US), 55 FM, 33 TV (including 4 US);
- submarine cables extended to Hong Kong, Guam, Singapore, Taiwan, and Japan;
- satellite earth stations--1 Indian Ocean INTELSAT, 2 Pacific Ocean INTELSAT, and 11 domestic
good international radio and submarine cable services; domestic and interisland service adequate; 872,900 telephones; stations--267 AM (including 6 US), 55 FM, 33 TV (including 4 US); submarine cables extended to Hong Kong, Guam, Singapore, Taiwan, and Japan; satellite earth stations--1 Indian Ocean INTELSAT, 2 Pacific Ocean INTELSAT, and 11 domestic
The same text in 1992 and 1993.
Published as “Telecommunications”
- good international radio and submarine cable services;
- domestic and interisland service adequate;
- 872,900 telephones;
- broadcast stations - 267 AM (including 6 US), 55 FM, 33 TV (including 4 US);
- submarine cables extended to Hong Kong, Guam, Singapore, Taiwan, and Japan;
- satellite earth stations - 1 Indian Ocean INTELSAT, 2 Pacific Ocean INTELSAT, and 11 domestic
good international radio and submarine cable services; domestic and
interisland service adequate; 872,900 telephones; stations--267 broadcast stations - 267
AM (including 6 US), 55 FM, 33 TV (including 4 US); submarine cables
extended to Hong Kong, Guam, Singapore, Taiwan, and Japan; satellite earth stations--1
stations - 1 Indian Ocean INTELSAT, 2 Pacific Ocean INTELSAT, and 11
domestic
Published as “Telecommunications”
- good international radio and submarine cable services;
- domestic and interisland service adequate;
- 872,900 telephones;
- broadcast stations - 267 AM (including 6 US), 55 FM, 33 TV (including 4 US);
- submarine cables extended to Hong Kong, Guam, Singapore, Taiwan, and Japan;
- satellite earth stations - 1 Indian Ocean INTELSAT, 2 Pacific Ocean INTELSAT, and 11 domestic
good international radio and submarine cable services; domestic and
interisland service adequate; 872,900 telephones; broadcast stations - 267
267 AM (including 6 US), 55 FM, 33 TV (including 4 US); submarine cables
cables extended to Hong Kong, Guam, Singapore, Taiwan, and Japan;
satellite earth
INTELSAT, and 11
Published as “Telephone system”
- 872,900 telephones;
- good international radio and submarine cable services;
- domestic and interisland service adequate
- local:
- NA
- intercity:
- 11 domestic satellite links
- international:
- submarine cables extended to Hong Kong, Guam, Singapore, Taiwan, and Japan; 3 INTELSAT (1 Indian Ocean and 2 Pacific Ocean) earth stations
872,900 telephones; good international radio and
submarine cable services; domestic andadequate; 872,900 telephones; broadcast stations - adequate267 AM (including 6 US), 55 FM, 33 TV (including 4 US); submarine local: NA
intercity: 11 domestic satellite links
international: submarine cables extended to Hong Kong, Guam,
Singapore, Taiwan, and Japan;
satellite earth stations - 1INTELSAT, and 2 Pacific OceanINTELSAT, and 11 domestic Ocean) earth stations
Published as “Telephone system”
good international radiotelephone and submarine cable services; domestic and interisland service adequate
- domestic:
- domestic satellite system with 11 earth stations
- international:
- submarine cables to Hong Kong, Guam, Singapore, Taiwan, and Japan; satellite earth stations - 3 Intelsat (1 Indian Ocean and 2 Pacific Ocean)
872,900 telephones; good international radio radiotelephone and
cable services; domestic and interisland service adequatelocal: NA domestic: domestic satellite
intercity: 11links system with 11 earth stations
international: submarine cables extended to Hong Kong, Guam,
Taiwan, and Japan; satellite earth stations - 3 INTELSAT Intelsat (1 Indian
Ocean and 2 Pacificearth stations
Published as “Telephone system”
good international radiotelephone and submarine cable services; domestic and interisland service adequate
- domestic:
- domestic satellite system with 11 earth stations
- international:
- submarine cables to Hong Kong, Guam, Singapore, Taiwan, and Japan; satellite earth stations - 3 Intelsat (1 Indian Ocean and 2 Pacific Ocean)
good international radiotelephone and submarine
cable services; domestic and interisland service adequate
domestic: domestic satellite system with 11 earth stations
international: submarine cables to Hong Kong, Guam, Singapore,
and Japan; satellite earth stations - 3 Intelsat (1 Indian
Pacific Ocean)
Published as “Telephone system”
good international radiotelephone and submarine cable services; domestic and interisland service adequate
- domestic:
- domestic satellite system with 11 earth stations
- international:
- submarine cables to Hong Kong, Guam, Singapore, Taiwan, and Japan; satellite earth stations-3 Intelsat (1 Indian Ocean and 2 Pacific Ocean)
good international radiotelephone and submarine
cable services; domestic and interisland service adequate
domestic: domestic satellite system with 11 earth stations
international: submarine cables to Hong Kong, Guam, Singapore, Taiwan,
and Japan; satellite earth stations - 3 stations-3 Intelsat (1 Indian Ocean and 2
Pacific Ocean)
Published as “Telephone system”
good international radiotelephone and submarine cable services; domestic and interisland service adequate
- domestic:
- domestic satellite system with 11 earth stations
- international:
- submarine cables to Hong Kong, Guam, Singapore, Taiwan, and Japan; satellite earth stations--3 Intelsat (1 Indian Ocean and 2 Pacific Ocean)
good international radiotelephone and submarine
cable services; domestic and interisland service adequate
domestic: domestic satellite system with 11 earth stations
international: submarine cables to Hong Kong, Guam, Singapore, Taiwan,
Taiwan, and Japan; satellite earth stations-3 stations--3 Intelsat (1 Indian
Ocean and 2
Published as “Telephone system”
good international radiotelephone and submarine cable services; domestic and interisland service adequate
- domestic:
- domestic satellite system with 11 earth stations
- international:
- 9 international gateways;
- satellite earth stations - 3 Intelsat (1 Indian Ocean and 2 Pacific Ocean);
- submarine cables to Hong Kong, Guam, Singapore, Taiwan, and Japan
good international radiotelephone and submarine
domestic: domestic satellite system with 11 earth stations
international: submarine cables to Hong Kong, Guam, Singapore, 9 international gateways; satellite earth
Taiwan, and Japan;stations--3 stations - 3 Intelsat (1 IndianOcean) Ocean); submarine cables to Hong Kong, Guam, Singapore, Taiwan, and Japan
Published as “Telephone system”
- general assessment:
- good international radiotelephone and submarine cable services;
- domestic and interisland service adequate domestic: domestic satellite system with 11 earth stations international: 9 international gateways;
- satellite earth stations - 3 Intelsat (1 Indian Ocean and 2 Pacific Ocean);
- submarine cables to Hong Kong, Guam, Singapore, Taiwan, and Japan
general assessment: good international radiotelephone and submarine cable services; domestic and interisland service adequate
Published as “Telephone system”
- general assessment:
- good international radiotelephone and submarine cable services; domestic and interisland service adequate
- domestic:
- domestic satellite system with 11 earth stations
- international:
- 9 international gateways;
- satellite earth stations - 3 Intelsat (1 Indian Ocean and 2 Pacific Ocean);
- submarine cables to Hong Kong, Guam, Singapore, Taiwan, and Japan
general assessment: good international radiotelephone and submarine cable services; domestic and interisland service adequate
domestic: domestic satellite system with 11 earth stations
international: 9 international gateways; satellite earth stations - 3 Intelsat (1 Indian Ocean and 2 Pacific Ocean); submarine cables to Hong Kong, Guam, Singapore, Taiwan, and Japan
Published as “Telephone system”
- general assessment:
- good international radiotelephone and submarine cable services; domestic and inter-island service adequate
- domestic:
- domestic satellite system with 11 earth stations
- international:
- 9 international gateways;
- satellite earth stations - 3 Intelsat (1 Indian Ocean and 2 Pacific Ocean);
- submarine cables to Hong Kong, Guam, Singapore, Taiwan, and Japan
general assessment: good international radiotelephone and submarine cable services; domestic and interisland inter-island service adequate
domestic: domestic satellite system with 11 earth stations
international: 9 international gateways; satellite earth stations - 3 Intelsat (1 Indian Ocean and 2 Pacific Ocean); submarine cables to Hong Kong, Guam, Singapore, Taiwan, and Japan
The same text in 3 editions, 2004 to 2006.
Published as “Telephone system”
- general assessment:
- good international radiotelephone and submarine cable services; domestic and inter-island service adequate
- domestic:
- domestic satellite system with 11 earth stations
- international:
- country code - 63;
- 9 international gateways;
- satellite earth stations - 3 Intelsat (1 Indian Ocean and 2 Pacific Ocean);
- submarine cables to Hong Kong, Guam, Singapore, Taiwan, and Japan
general assessment: good international radiotelephone and submarine cable services; domestic and inter-island service adequate
domestic: domestic satellite system with 11 earth stations
international: country code - 63; 9 international gateways; satellite earth stations - 3 Intelsat (1 Indian Ocean and 2 Pacific Ocean); submarine cables to Hong Kong, Guam, Singapore, Taiwan, and Japan
Published as “Telephone system”
- general assessment:
- good international radiotelephone and submarine cable services; domestic and inter-island service adequate
- domestic:
- domestic satellite system with 11 earth stations;
- cellular communications now dominate the industry with roughly 10 mobile cellular subscribers for every fixed-line subscriber
- international:
- country code - 63;
- 11 international gateways;
- submarine cables to Hong Kong, Guam, Singapore, Taiwan, Japan, Brunei, and Malaysia among others (2006)
general assessment: good international radiotelephone and submarine cable services; domestic and inter-island service adequate
domestic: domestic satellite system with 11 earth stations stations; cellular communications now dominate the industry with roughly 10 mobile cellular subscribers for every fixed-line subscriber
international: country code - 63; 9 11 international gateways; satellite earth stations - 3 Intelsat (1 Indian Ocean and 2 Pacific Ocean); submarine cables to Hong Kong, Guam, Singapore, Taiwan, Japan, Brunei, and Japan Malaysia among others (2006)
Published as “Telephone system”
- general assessment:
- good international radiotelephone and submarine cable services; domestic and interisland service adequate
- domestic:
- domestic satellite system with 11 earth stations;
- cellular communications now dominate the industry;
- combined fixed-line and mobile-cellular telephone density about 60 telephones per 100 persons
- international:
- country code - 63;
- a series of submarine cables together provide connectivity to Asia, US, the Middle East, and Europe;
- multiple international gateways (2007)
general assessment: good international radiotelephone and submarine cable services; domestic and inter-island interisland service adequate
domestic: domestic satellite system with 11 earth stations; cellular communications now dominate the industry with roughly 10 mobile cellular subscribers for every industry; combined fixed-line subscriber and mobile-cellular telephone density about 60 telephones per 100 persons
international: country code - 63; 11 international gateways; a series of submarine cables together provide connectivity to Hong Kong, Guam, Singapore, Taiwan, Japan, Brunei, Asia, US, the Middle East, and Malaysia among others (2006) Europe; multiple international gateways (2007)
Published as “Telephone system”
- general assessment:
- good international radiotelephone and submarine cable services; domestic and interisland service adequate
- domestic:
- domestic satellite system with 11 earth stations;
- cellular communications now dominate the industry;
- combined fixed-line and mobile-cellular telephone density about 80 telephones per 100 persons
- international:
- country code - 63;
- a series of submarine cables together provide connectivity to Asia, US, the Middle East, and Europe;
- multiple international gateways (2008)
general assessment:
good international radiotelephone and submarine cable services; domestic and interisland service adequate
domestic:
domestic satellite system with 11 earth stations; cellular communications now dominate the industry; combined fixed-line and mobile-cellular telephone density about 60 80 telephones per 100 persons
international:
country code - 63; a series of submarine cables together provide connectivity to Asia, US, the Middle East, and Europe; multiple international gateways (2007) (2008)
Published as “Telephone system”
- general assessment:
- good international radiotelephone and submarine cable services; domestic and interisland service adequate
- domestic:
- domestic satellite system with 11 earth stations;
- mobile-cellular communications now dominate the industry;
- combined fixed-line and mobile-cellular teledensity about 80 telephones per 100 persons
- international:
- country code - 63;
- a series of submarine cables together provide connectivity to Asia, US, the Middle East, and Europe;
- multiple international gateways (2009)
general assessment:
good international radiotelephone and submarine cable services; domestic and interisland service adequate
domestic:
domestic satellite system with 11 earth stations; cellular mobile-cellular communications now dominate the industry; combined fixed-line and mobile-cellular telephone density teledensity about 80 telephones per 100 persons
international:
country code - 63; a series of submarine cables together provide connectivity to Asia, US, the Middle East, and Europe; multiple international gateways (2008) (2009)
Published as “Telephone system”
- general assessment:
- good international radiotelephone and submarine cable services; domestic and interisland service adequate
- domestic:
- telecommunications infrastructure includes the following platforms: fixed line, mobile cellular, cable TV, over-the-air TV, radio and Very Small Aperture Terminal (VSAT), fiber optic cable, and satellite;
- mobile-cellular communications now dominate the industry
- international:
- country code - 63;
- a series of submarine cables together provide connectivity to Asia, US, the Middle East, and Europe;
- multiple international gateways (2010)
general assessment:
good international radiotelephone and submarine cable services; domestic and interisland service adequate
domestic:domestic satellite system with 11 earth stations; telecommunications infrastructure includes the following platforms: fixed line, mobile cellular, cable TV, over-the-air TV, radio and Very Small Aperture Terminal (VSAT), fiber optic cable, and satellite; mobile-cellular communications now dominate the industry; combined fixed-line and mobile-cellular teledensity about 80 telephones per 100 persons industry
international:
country code - 63; a series of submarine cables together provide connectivity to Asia, US, the Middle East, and Europe; multiple international gateways (2009) (2010)
Published as “Telephone system”
- general assessment:
- good international radiotelephone and submarine cable services; domestic and interisland service adequate
- domestic:
- telecommunications infrastructure includes the following platforms: fixed line, mobile cellular, cable TV, over-the-air TV, radio and Very Small Aperture Terminal (VSAT), fiber optic cable, and satellite;
- mobile-cellular communications now dominate the industry
- international:
- country code - 63;
- a series of submarine cables together provide connectivity to Asia, US, the Middle East, and Europe;
- multiple international gateways
general assessment:
good international radiotelephone and submarine cable services; domestic and interisland service adequate
domestic:
telecommunications infrastructure includes the following platforms: fixed line, mobile cellular, cable TV, over-the-air TV, radio and Very Small Aperture Terminal (VSAT), fiber optic cable, and satellite; mobile-cellular communications now dominate the industry
international:
country code - 63; a series of submarine cables together provide connectivity to Asia, US, the Middle East, and Europe; multiple international gateways (2010)
The same text in 2013 and 2014.
Published as “Telephone system”
- general assessment:
- good international radiotelephone and submarine cable services; domestic and interisland service adequate
- domestic:
- telecommunications infrastructure includes the following platforms: fixed-line, mobile cellular, cable TV, over-the-air TV, radio and Very Small Aperture Terminal (VSAT), fiber-optic cable, and satellite;
- mobile-cellular communications now dominate the industry
- international:
- country code - 63;
- a series of submarine cables together provide connectivity to Asia, US, the Middle East, and Europe;
- multiple international gateways (2011)
general assessment:
good international radiotelephone and submarine cable services; domestic and interisland service adequate
domestic:
telecommunications infrastructure includes the following platforms: fixed line, fixed-line, mobile cellular, cable TV, over-the-air TV, radio and Very Small Aperture Terminal (VSAT), fiber optic fiber-optic cable, and satellite; mobile-cellular communications now dominate the industry
international:
country code - 63; a series of submarine cables together provide connectivity to Asia, US, the Middle East, and Europe; multiple international gateways (2011)
Published as “Telephone system”
- general assessment:
- good international radiotelephone and submarine cable services; domestic and interisland service adequate
- domestic:
- telecommunications infrastructure includes the following platforms: fixed line, mobile cellular, cable TV, over-the-air TV, radio and Very Small Aperture Terminal (VSAT), fiber-optic cable, and satellite;
- mobile-cellular communications now dominate the industry
- international:
- country code - 63;
- a series of submarine cables together provide connectivity to Asia, US, the Middle East, and Europe;
- multiple international gateways (2011)
general assessment:
domestic:fixed-line, fixed line, mobile cellular, cable TV, over-the-air TV, radio and Very Small Aperture Terminal (VSAT), fiber-optic cable, and satellite; mobile-cellular communications now dominate the industry
international:
Published as “Telephone system”
- general assessment:
- good international radiotelephone and submarine cable services; domestic and interisland service adequate
- domestic:
- telecommunications infrastructure includes the following platforms: fixed line, mobile cellular, cable TV, over-the-air TV, radio and Very Small Aperture Terminal (VSAT), fiber-optic cable, and satellite for redundant international connectivity
- international:
- country code - 63;
- a series of submarine cables together provide connectivity to the US, and to countries like Hong Kong, Guam, Singapore, Taiwan, Japan, Brunei, and Malaysia, among others;
- multiple international gateways (2015)
general assessment: good international radiotelephone and submarine cable services; domestic and interisland service adequate
domestic: telecommunications infrastructure includes the following platforms: fixed line, mobile cellular, cable TV, over-the-air TV, radio and Very Small Aperture Terminal (VSAT), fiber-optic cable, and satellite; mobile-cellular communications now dominate the industry satellite for redundant international connectivity
international: country code - 63; a series of submarine cables together provide connectivity to Asia, US, the Middle East, US, and Europe; to countries like Hong Kong, Guam, Singapore, Taiwan, Japan, Brunei, and Malaysia, among others; multiple international gateways (2011) (2015)
Published as “Telephone system”
- general assessment:
- good international radiotelephone and submarine cable services; domestic and interisland service adequate
- domestic:
- telecommunications infrastructure includes the following platforms: fixed line, mobile cellular, cable TV, over-the-air TV, radio and Very Small Aperture Terminal (VSAT), fiber-optic cable, and satellite for redundant international connectivity
- international:
- country code - 63;
- a series of submarine cables together provide connectivity to the US, and to countries like Hong Kong, Guam, Singapore, Taiwan, Japan, Brunei, and Malaysia, among others;
- multiple international gateways (2016)
general assessment: good international radiotelephone and submarine cable services; domestic and interisland service adequate
domestic: telecommunications infrastructure includes the following platforms: fixed line, mobile cellular, cable TV, over-the-air TV, radio and Very Small Aperture Terminal (VSAT), fiber-optic cable, and satellite for redundant international connectivity
international: country code - 63; a series of submarine cables together provide connectivity to the US, and to countries like Hong Kong, Guam, Singapore, Taiwan, Japan, Brunei, and Malaysia, among others; multiple international gateways (2015) (2016)
Published as “Telephone system”
- general assessment:
- good international radiotelephone and submarine cable services; domestic and interisland service adequate (2016)
- domestic:
- telecommunications infrastructure includes the following platforms: fixed line, mobile cellular, cable TV, over-the-air TV, radio and Very Small Aperture Terminal (VSAT), fiber-optic cable, and satellite for redundant international connectivity (2016)
- international:
- country code - 63;
- a series of submarine cables together provide connectivity to the US, and to countries like Hong Kong, Guam, Singapore, Taiwan, Japan, Brunei, and Malaysia, among others;
- multiple international gateways (2016)
general assessment: good international radiotelephone and submarine cable services; domestic and interisland service adequate (2016)
domestic: telecommunications infrastructure includes the following platforms: fixed line, mobile cellular, cable TV, over-the-air TV, radio and Very Small Aperture Terminal (VSAT), fiber-optic cable, and satellite for redundant international connectivity (2016)
international: country code - 63; a series of submarine cables together provide connectivity to the US, and to countries like Hong Kong, Guam, Singapore, Taiwan, Japan, Brunei, and Malaysia, among others; multiple international gateways (2016)
Published as “Telephone system”
- general assessment:
- good international radiotelephone and submarine cable services;
- domestic and interisland service adequate;
- National Broadband Plan to improve connectivity in rural areas underway;
- 4G available now in some areas with 5G pilots planned to commence in 2019-2020 (2018)
- domestic:
- telecommunications infrastructure includes the following platforms: fixed line, mobile cellular, cable TV, over-the-air TV, radio and Very Small Aperture Terminal (VSAT), fiber-optic cable, and satellite for redundant international connectivity;
- fixed-line 4 per 100 and mobile-cellular 111 per 100 (2018)
- international:
- country code - 63; landing points for the NDTN, TGN-IA, AAG, PLCN, EAC-02C, DFON, SJC, APCN-2, SeaMeWe, Boracay-Palawan Submarine Cable System, Palawa-Illoilo Cable System, NDTN, SEA-US, SSSFOIP, ASE and JUPITAR submarine cables that together provide connectivity to the US, Southeast Asia, Asia, Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and Australia (2019)
general assessment: good international radiotelephone and submarine cable services; domestic and interisland service adequate (2016) adequate; National Broadband Plan to improve connectivity in rural areas underway; 4G available now in some areas with 5G pilots planned to commence in 2019-2020 (2018)
domestic: telecommunications infrastructure includes the following platforms: fixed line, mobile cellular, cable TV, over-the-air TV, radio and Very Small Aperture Terminal (VSAT), fiber-optic cable, and satellite for redundant international connectivity (2016) connectivity; fixed-line 4 per 100 and mobile-cellular 111 per 100 (2018)
international: country code - 63; a series of landing points for the NDTN, TGN-IA, AAG, PLCN, EAC-02C, DFON, SJC, APCN-2, SeaMeWe, Boracay-Palawan Submarine Cable System, Palawa-Illoilo Cable System, NDTN, SEA-US, SSSFOIP, ASE and JUPITAR submarine cables that together provide connectivity to the US, and to countries like Hong Kong, Guam, Singapore, Taiwan, Japan, Brunei, Southeast Asia, Asia, Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and Malaysia, among others; multiple international gateways (2016) Australia (2019)
- general assessment:
- good international radiotelephone and submarine cable services;
- domestic and interisland service adequate;
- National Broadband Plan to improve connectivity in rural areas underway;
- dominance of mobile platform and mobile broadband over fixed broadband penetration;
- 4G available now in most areas with 5G roll outs soon;
- smart city pilot has begun;
- with more mobile services there is demand for data center services and iCloud;
- launch of the Kacific-1 satellite in 2019 will improve telecommunication for the region (2020)
- domestic:
- telecommunications infrastructure includes the following platforms: fixed line, mobile cellular, cable TV, over-the-air TV, radio and (very small aperture terminal) VSAT, fiber-optic cable, and satellite for redundant international connectivity;
- fixed-line 4 per 100 and mobile-cellular 155 per 100 (2019)
- international:
- country code - 63; landing points for the NDTN, TGN-IA, AAG, PLCN, EAC-02C, DFON, SJC, APCN-2, SeaMeWe, Boracay-Palawan Submarine Cable System, Palawa-Illoilo Cable System, NDTN, SEA-US, SSSFOIP, ASE and JUPITAR submarine cables that together provide connectivity to the US, Southeast Asia, Asia, Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and Australia (2019)
note: the COVID-19 outbreak is negatively impacting telecommunications production and supply chains globally; consumer spending on telecom devices and services has also slowed due to the pandemic's effect on economies worldwide; overall progress towards improvements in all facets of the telecom industry - mobile, fixed-line, broadband, submarine cable and satellite - has moderated
general assessment: good international radiotelephone and submarine cable services; domestic and interisland service adequate; National Broadband Plan to improve connectivity in rural areas underway; dominance of mobile platform and mobile broadband over fixed broadband penetration; 4G available now in some most areas with 5G pilots planned to commence roll outs soon; smart city pilot has begun; with more mobile services there is demand for data center services and iCloud; launch of the Kacific-1 satellite in 2019-2020 (2018) 2019 will improve telecommunication for the region (2020)
domestic: telecommunications infrastructure includes the following platforms: fixed line, mobile cellular, cable TV, over-the-air TV, radio and Very Small Aperture Terminal (VSAT), (very small aperture terminal) VSAT, fiber-optic cable, and satellite for redundant international connectivity; fixed-line 4 per 100 and mobile-cellular 111 155 per 100 (2018) (2019)
international: country code - 63; landing points for the NDTN, TGN-IA, AAG, PLCN, EAC-02C, DFON, SJC, APCN-2, SeaMeWe, Boracay-Palawan Submarine Cable System, Palawa-Illoilo Cable System, NDTN, SEA-US, SSSFOIP, ASE and JUPITAR submarine cables that together provide connectivity to the US, Southeast Asia, Asia, Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and Australia (2019)
note: the COVID-19 outbreak is negatively impacting telecommunications production and supply chains globally; consumer spending on telecom devices and services has also slowed due to the pandemic's effect on economies worldwide; overall progress towards improvements in all facets of the telecom industry - mobile, fixed-line, broadband, submarine cable and satellite - has moderated
- general assessment:
- high unemployment and rural population impede investment in fixed infrastructure;
- dominance in the mobile segment and rapid development of mobile broadband;
- investment focused on fiber infrastructure in urban areas with 4G available in most areas;
- national broadband plan to improve connectivity in rural areas underway;
- data center and smart city pilot in Manila;
- submarine cable link and satellite improves telecom for the region;
- major exporter of integrated circuits to China, and importer of circuits and broadcasting equipment from China (2020)
- domestic:
- telecommunications infrastructure includes the following platforms: fixed line, mobile cellular, cable TV, over-the-air TV, radio and (very small aperture terminal) VSAT, fiber-optic cable, and satellite for redundant international connectivity;
- fixed-line 4 per 100 and mobile-cellular 155 per 100 (2019)
- international:
- country code - 63; landing points for the NDTN, TGN-IA, AAG, PLCN, EAC-02C, DFON, SJC, APCN-2, SeaMeWe, Boracay-Palawan Submarine Cable System, Palawa-Illoilo Cable System, NDTN, SEA-US, SSSFOIP, ASE and JUPITAR submarine cables that together provide connectivity to the US, Southeast Asia, Asia, Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and Australia (2019)
note: the COVID-19 pandemic continues to have a significant impact on production and supply chains globally; since 2020, some aspects of the telecom sector have experienced downturn, particularly in mobile device production; many network operators delayed upgrades to infrastructure; progress towards 5G implementation was postponed or slowed in some countries; consumer spending on telecom services and devices was affected by large-scale job losses and the consequent restriction on disposable incomes; the crucial nature of telecom services as a tool for work and school from home became evident, and received some support from governments
general assessment: good international radiotelephone and submarine cable services; domestic high unemployment and interisland service adequate; National Broadband Plan to improve connectivity in rural areas underway; population impede investment in fixed infrastructure; dominance of in the mobile platform segment and rapid development of mobile broadband over fixed broadband penetration; broadband; investment focused on fiber infrastructure in urban areas with 4G available now in most areas; national broadband plan to improve connectivity in rural areas with 5G roll outs soon; underway; data center and smart city pilot has begun; with more mobile services there is demand for data center services in Manila; submarine cable link and iCloud; launch of the Kacific-1 satellite in 2019 will improve telecommunication improves telecom for the region region; major exporter of integrated circuits to China, and importer of circuits and broadcasting equipment from China (2020)
domestic: telecommunications infrastructure includes the following platforms: fixed line, mobile cellular, cable TV, over-the-air TV, radio and (very small aperture terminal) VSAT, fiber-optic cable, and satellite for redundant international connectivity; fixed-line 4 per 100 and mobile-cellular 155 per 100 (2019)
international: country code - 63; landing points for the NDTN, TGN-IA, AAG, PLCN, EAC-02C, DFON, SJC, APCN-2, SeaMeWe, Boracay-Palawan Submarine Cable System, Palawa-Illoilo Cable System, NDTN, SEA-US, SSSFOIP, ASE and JUPITAR submarine cables that together provide connectivity to the US, Southeast Asia, Asia, Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and Australia (2019)
note: the COVID-19 outbreak is negatively impacting telecommunications pandemic continues to have a significant impact on production and supply chains globally; since 2020, some aspects of the telecom sector have experienced downturn, particularly in mobile device production; many network operators delayed upgrades to infrastructure; progress towards 5G implementation was postponed or slowed in some countries; consumer spending on telecom services and devices was affected by large-scale job losses and services has also slowed due to the pandemic's effect consequent restriction on economies worldwide; overall progress towards improvements in all facets of disposable incomes; the crucial nature of telecom industry - mobile, fixed-line, broadband, submarine cable services as a tool for work and satellite - has moderated school from home became evident, and received some support from governments
- general assessment:
- the Covid-19 pandemic had a relatively minor impact on the Philippine’s telecom sector in 2020;
- subscriber numbers fell in some areas, but this was offset by strong growth in mobile data and broadband usage since a significant proportion of the population transitioned to working or studying from home;
- major investment programs covering LTE, 5G, and fiber broadband networks suffered slight delays due to holdups in supply chains, but activity has since ramped up in an attempt to complete the roll outs as per the original schedule;
- the major telecom operators had mixed financial results for the past year;
- overall, the number of mobile subscribers is expected to grow to 153 million by the end of 2021, with the penetration rate approaching 144%;
- the government remains keen, and committed, to seeing strong competition, growth, and service excellence in the telecom sector, so there is likely to be continued support (financially as well as through legislation such as enabling mobile tower sharing and number portability) to ensure that the sector remains viable for emerging players;
- the mobile sector will remain the Philippines’ primary market for telecommunications well into the future;
- the unique terrain and resulting challenges associated with accessing remote parts of the archipelago means that in many areas fixed networks are neither cost-effective nor logistically viable;
- the bulk of telecoms investment over the coming years will continue to be in 5G and 5G-enabled LTE networks;
- coverage of LTE and 5G networks extends to over 95% of the population, and for the vast majority of people mobile will likely remain their only platform for telecom services (2021)
- domestic:
- telecommunications infrastructure includes the following platforms: fixed line, mobile cellular, cable TV, over-the-air TV, radio and (very small aperture terminal) VSAT, fiber-optic cable, and satellite for redundant international connectivity;
- fixed-line nearly 4 per 100 and mobile-cellular nearly 137 per 100 (2020)
- international:
- country code - 63; landing points for the NDTN, TGN-IA, AAG, PLCN, EAC-02C, DFON, SJC, APCN-2, SeaMeWe, Boracay-Palawan Submarine Cable System, Palawa-Illoilo Cable System, NDTN, SEA-US, SSSFOIP, ASE and JUPITAR submarine cables that together provide connectivity to the US, Southeast Asia, Asia, Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and Australia (2019)
note: the COVID-19 pandemic continues to have a significant impact on production and supply chains globally; since 2020, some aspects of the telecom sector have experienced a downturn, particularly in mobile device production; progress toward 5G implementation has resumed, as well as upgrades to infrastructure; consumer spending on telecom services has increased due to the surge in demand for capacity and bandwidth; the crucial nature of telecom services as a tool for work and school from home is still evident, and the spike in this area has seen growth opportunities for development of new tools and increased services
general assessment: high unemployment and rural population impede investment the Covid-19 pandemic had a relatively minor impact on the Philippine’s telecom sector in fixed infrastructure; dominance 2020; subscriber numbers fell in the some areas, but this was offset by strong growth in mobile segment data and rapid development broadband usage since a significant proportion of mobile broadband; the population transitioned to working or studying from home; major investment focused on programs covering LTE, 5G, and fiber infrastructure in urban areas with 4G available in most areas; national broadband plan networks suffered slight delays due to improve connectivity holdups in rural areas underway; data center and smart city pilot supply chains, but activity has since ramped up in Manila; submarine cable link an attempt to complete the roll outs as per the original schedule; the major telecom operators had mixed financial results for the past year; overall, the number of mobile subscribers is expected to grow to 153 million by the end of 2021, with the penetration rate approaching 144%; the government remains keen, and satellite improves committed, to seeing strong competition, growth, and service excellence in the telecom sector, so there is likely to be continued support (financially as well as through legislation such as enabling mobile tower sharing and number portability) to ensure that the sector remains viable for emerging players; the region; major exporter mobile sector will remain the Philippines’ primary market for telecommunications well into the future; the unique terrain and resulting challenges associated with accessing remote parts of integrated circuits the archipelago means that in many areas fixed networks are neither cost-effective nor logistically viable; the bulk of telecoms investment over the coming years will continue to China, be in 5G and importer 5G-enabled LTE networks; coverage of circuits LTE and broadcasting equipment from China (2020) 5G networks extends to over 95% of the population, and for the vast majority of people mobile will likely remain their only platform for telecom services (2021)
domestic: telecommunications infrastructure includes the following platforms: fixed line, mobile cellular, cable TV, over-the-air TV, radio and (very small aperture terminal) VSAT, fiber-optic cable, and satellite for redundant international connectivity; fixed-line nearly 4 per 100 and mobile-cellular 155 nearly 137 per 100 (2019) (2020)
international: country code - 63; landing points for the NDTN, TGN-IA, AAG, PLCN, EAC-02C, DFON, SJC, APCN-2, SeaMeWe, Boracay-Palawan Submarine Cable System, Palawa-Illoilo Cable System, NDTN, SEA-US, SSSFOIP, ASE and JUPITAR submarine cables that together provide connectivity to the US, Southeast Asia, Asia, Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and Australia (2019)
note: the COVID-19 pandemic continues to have a significant impact on production and supply chains globally; since 2020, some aspects of the telecom sector have experienced a downturn, particularly in mobile device production; many network operators delayed upgrades to infrastructure; progress towards toward 5G implementation was postponed or slowed in some countries; has resumed, as well as upgrades to infrastructure; consumer spending on telecom services and devices was affected by large-scale job losses and has increased due to the consequent restriction on disposable incomes; surge in demand for capacity and bandwidth; the crucial nature of telecom services as a tool for work and school from home became is still evident, and received some support from governments the spike in this area has seen growth opportunities for development of new tools and increased services
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- general assessment:
- the Covid-19 pandemic had a relatively minor impact on the Philippine’s telecom sector in 2020;
- subscriber numbers fell in some areas, but this was offset by strong growth in mobile data and broadband usage since a significant proportion of the population transitioned to working or studying from home;
- major investment programs covering LTE, 5G, and fiber broadband networks suffered slight delays due to holdups in supply chains, but activity has since ramped up in an attempt to complete the roll outs as per the original schedule;
- the major telecom operators had mixed financial results for the past year;
- overall, the number of mobile subscribers is expected to grow to 153 million by the end of 2021, with the penetration rate approaching 144%;
- the government remains keen, and committed, to seeing strong competition, growth, and service excellence in the telecom sector, so there is likely to be continued support (financially as well as through legislation such as enabling mobile tower sharing and number portability) to ensure that the sector remains viable for emerging players;
- the mobile sector will remain the Philippines’ primary market for telecommunications well into the future;
- the unique terrain and resulting challenges associated with accessing remote parts of the archipelago means that in many areas fixed networks are neither cost-effective nor logistically viable;
- the bulk of telecoms investment over the coming years will continue to be in 5G and 5G-enabled LTE networks;
- coverage of LTE and 5G networks extends to over 95% of the population, and for the vast majority of people mobile will likely remain their only platform for telecom services (2021)
- domestic:
- fixed-line nearly 4 per 100 and mobile-cellular nearly 143 per 100 (2021)
- international:
- country code - 63; landing points for the NDTN, TGN-IA, AAG, PLCN, EAC-02C, DFON, SJC, APCN-2, SeaMeWe, Boracay-Palawan Submarine Cable System, Palawa-Illoilo Cable System, NDTN, SEA-US, SSSFOIP, ASE and JUPITAR submarine cables that together provide connectivity to the US, Southeast Asia, Asia, Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and Australia (2019)
general assessment: the Covid-19 pandemic had a relatively minor impact on the Philippine’s telecom sector in 2020; subscriber numbers fell in some areas, but this was offset by strong growth in mobile data and broadband usage since a significant proportion of the population transitioned to working or studying from home; major investment programs covering LTE, 5G, and fiber broadband networks suffered slight delays due to holdups in supply chains, but activity has since ramped up in an attempt to complete the roll outs as per the original schedule; the major telecom operators had mixed financial results for the past year; overall, the number of mobile subscribers is expected to grow to 153 million by the end of 2021, with the penetration rate approaching 144%; the government remains keen, and committed, to seeing strong competition, growth, and service excellence in the telecom sector, so there is likely to be continued support (financially as well as through legislation such as enabling mobile tower sharing and number portability) to ensure that the sector remains viable for emerging players; the mobile sector will remain the Philippines’ primary market for telecommunications well into the future; the unique terrain and resulting challenges associated with accessing remote parts of the archipelago means that in many areas fixed networks are neither cost-effective nor logistically viable; the bulk of telecoms investment over the coming years will continue to be in 5G and 5G-enabled LTE networks; coverage of LTE and 5G networks extends to over 95% of the population, and for the vast majority of people mobile will likely remain their only platform for telecom services (2021)
domestic: telecommunications infrastructure includes the following platforms: fixed line, mobile cellular, cable TV, over-the-air TV, radio and (very small aperture terminal) VSAT, fiber-optic cable, and satellite for redundant international connectivity; fixed-line nearly 4 per 100 and mobile-cellular nearly 137 143 per 100 (2020) (2021)
international: country code - 63; landing points for the NDTN, TGN-IA, AAG, PLCN, EAC-02C, DFON, SJC, APCN-2, SeaMeWe, Boracay-Palawan Submarine Cable System, Palawa-Illoilo Cable System, NDTN, SEA-US, SSSFOIP, ASE and JUPITAR submarine cables that together provide connectivity to the US, Southeast Asia, Asia, Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and Australia (2019)
note: the COVID-19 pandemic continues to have a significant impact on production and supply chains globally; since 2020, some aspects of the telecom sector have experienced a downturn, particularly in mobile device production; progress toward 5G implementation has resumed, as well as upgrades to infrastructure; consumer spending on telecom services has increased due to the surge in demand for capacity and bandwidth; the crucial nature of telecom services as a tool for work and school from home is still evident, and the spike in this area has seen growth opportunities for development of new tools and increased services
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Central Intelligence Agency. “Philippines: Telecommunication systems.” The World Factbook, 1990–2024 editions. Archived by The Factbook, thefactbook.org/philippines/telecommunication-systems.