Converge ICT taps Nokia for Mindanao broadband

MANILA, Philippines — Converge ICT, one of the leading Internet and digital services providers in the Philippines, will bring ultra-broadband services to Mindanao by deploying Nokia’s fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) solution.

With this deployment, Converge ICT will be able to expand its broadband network coverage to the region by connecting more than 300,000 homes and businesses to ultra-fast, affordable and reliable broadband services over the next three years.

Nokia’s fiber solution allows Converge ICT to deliver a differentiated broadband service to customers and will play a key role in its ability to seamlessly evolve its network over time.The deployment uses fiber access nodes from the Nokia LightspanFX series, which provides Converge ICT with the flexibility to use their fiber more efficiently and evolve to next generation technologies such as XGS-PON, 25G PON, next-generation PON line cards and Software Defined Access Network (SDAN), through a software upgrade.

This deployment is pivotal towards laying the foundation for the Philippines’ digital future as it aims to provide access to affordable broadband in one of the far-flung regions of the Philippines. The availability of fiber-based internet connectivity in Mindanao will create new opportunities for the island to grow economically while strengthening the digital backbone for industries and government-run facilities.