How Fibr changed the internet landscape in the Philippines

MANILA, Philippines – Most Filipinos today already have access to good internet. But what if there’s something that will enhance the way you get connected?

If you are not aware of the strongest internet connection then check this out: there’s a technology that promises to make life easier with faster internet. It’s called Fibr or fiber optics, made of plastic or glass cables that are almost as thin as hair strands. They are capable of transferring large quantities of data in higher speed.

A good thing that’s happening is more Filipino households are gaining access to Fibr connections. If yours is not plugged in yet, here are a few things you are missing out on:

1) No-fail entertainment-binging

The struggle of putting up with intermittent or slow (or sometimes both) internet connection while trying to catch up with your favorite TV series is real. This is definitely one of those instances that make you grab the phone and call up your service provider to complain.

But with Fibr, you won’t have to experience such frustration on entertainment. You can smoothly stream videos in high definition (HD), a game-changing feature which separates Fibr from ordinary broadband.  

Want to get the absolute best picture quality of world-class entertainment? Ditch your broadband now and switch to Fibr to enjoy HD videos without getting to experience any speed lags at all.  

2) Home monitoring and security

Keep your loved ones close even when you’re not at home. Now, you can track your child using the multi-functional kid-friendly gadget Smart Watch. Be notified when your child arrives safely at school or when he gets picked up by the school bus.

Powered by Fibr, surveillance and security are also not a problem anymore as you can watch over your kids at home with the Fam Cam, a home monitoring system, and be able to check how things are back home wherever, whenever.

Add to that peace of mind or the assurance that your children are protected from unwanted websites through the use of the Fam Zone, a new cyber safety solution that is a first in the country.

All of these are apart from the fact that you have a reliable strong internet connection at home.

3) Support to multiple devices

Regular broadband which has limited bandwidth and slower speeds will not suffice for a household that owns more than three internet-enabled devices. You’d know what this means when in your house there are, say, five smartphones, three tablets, two internet TVs, three laptops and maybe a desktop computer working simultaneously.

This pushes your broadband’s limits which causes the underperformance of your internet. Your provider’s data cap is also a factor.

With speeds of up to 50Mbps at Plan 1899, Fibr already lets everyone at home do things online simultaneously and smoothly with the higher bandwidth availability and stable signal.

This means multiple devices can enjoy equal upload and download speeds. Now you won’t have to ask your sister to stop streaming her favorite drama series so you could have an uninterrupted conversation with a friend or loved one on Skype or Viber.

4) Smart Home

Your home is your safe haven and it’s one of the biggest investments you’ll ever make. Keeping it safe and secure is obviously a top priority.

Thanks to advances in Smart Home technology, you can now convert your entire house into a Smart Home that is fully controllable via the internet. Monitor your home, no matter where you are in the country.

Imagine automated services inside your home and your appliances working to life at a flick of a centralized remote. You can also turn off the appliances through a voice command to ensure that you didn’t leave any in use.

Practically everything in your home can be connected to your tablet or mobile device. Fibr lets you have a peace of mind all with a touch of a button even when you’re miles away from home.

Fibr has the widest coverage in the Philippines—up to 2.5M homes—and is now available in over 3,000 Fibr-powered areas in Metro Manila, Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao.

Visit pldthome.com/fibr  to learn more about this offer.

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