PLDT Enterprise, the corporate arm of the country’s leading digital services provider PLDT, is taking a major step toward bridging the digital divide with the exploration of Long-range Fixed Wireless Access. This latest innovation is set to bring high-speed, fiber-like connectivity to businesses and communities in underserved and unserved areas across the Philippines.
By leveraging advanced spectrum technologies, Long-range Fixed Wireless Access can serve as a cost-effective and flexible alternative to fiber deployment, ensuring businesses can thrive even in areas where traditional broadband infrastructure is limited.
“At PLDT Enterprise, we recognize that reliable connectivity is a critical enabler of economic growth. Through Long-range Fixed Wireless Access, we can ensure that no business—regardless of location—is left behind in the digital transformation journey,” said John Gonzales, First Vice President and Head of Enterprise Consulting Services and Technology Management at PLDT Enterprise.
Empowering Businesses with High-Speed, Scalable Connectivity
Designed for agility and adaptability, this innovation enables businesses to seamlessly connect to high-speed internet without the need for extensive fiber deployment. Its key advantages include:
- Fiber-Like Speeds – Delivers connectivity comparable to fiber-optic networks, supporting high-bandwidth applications such as cloud computing, e-commerce, and digital collaboration.
- Scalability & Flexibility – Easily deployable in urban, suburban, and rural environments, overcoming geographic limitations and ensuring reliable coverage even in challenging locations.
- Cost-Efficiency – More affordable than traditional fiber infrastructure, making it ideal for businesses in remote and underserved regions.
Bridging the Digital Divide: A Commitment to Inclusive Connectivity
The exploration of Long-range Fixed Wireless Access aligns with PLDT Enterprise’s firm commitment to continually fostering digital inclusion, supporting the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by expanding access to reliable broadband solutions that drive education, economic development, and digital empowerment.
“Technology should be accessible to all, and Long-range Fixed Wireless Access reinforces our perpetual mission of ensuring that businesses, wherever they may be, have the tools they need to succeed in the digital economy,” added Gonzales.
Long-range Fixed Wireless Access is seen to complement PLDT Enterprise’s portfolio of fixed, wireless, and ICT solutions, aligning with PLDT Enterprise’s broader strategy to enable digital transformation through seamless and future-ready connectivity infrastructure for businesses.
Through these innovations, PLDT Enterprise continues to pioneer solutions that matter, empowering businesses with the tools to drive progress, enhance efficiency, and unlock new opportunities in the digital age.
PLDT Enterprise is set to unveil more solutions that will revolutionize connectivity in businesses. Visit https://bit.ly/PLDTEnterprise-Next-GenFWA-Intro-PR for updates on this initiative.