THE DEPARTMENT of Information and Communications Technology said that the internet connectivity in the country has improved.

DICT Secretary Gregorio ‘Gringo’ Honasan II said that the Philippines’ fixed broadband connectivity improved by 700 percent, while mobile broadband connectivity improved by 300 percent.

“Our connectivity programs have improved by 700 percent sa fixed at saka more than 300 percent sa mobile. ‘Di pa po tayo nasa itaas, pero ‘di na tayo kulelat ngayon,” Honasan said.

He added that the department is encouraging telecommunication companies to help each other.

“Nakukumbinse na po namin ‘yung mga telco na magtulungan tayo dito. Hindi na po pinag-uusapan dito ‘yung kikitain dahil the telecommunications industry is so big that  you can actually moderate your greed,” Honasan said.

Despite minor bumps in both fixed and mobile platforms, DICT said the Philippines’ internet access speed remained in the middle of the international pack.