Smart Telecommunications was the leading mobile network operator in the Philippines, with a median download speed of ***** Mbps between July and December 2024. In comparison, Dito had a median download speed of ***** Mbps.
Improved mobile internet connections
The infrastructure for mobile internet in the Philippines saw significant improvement recently, particularly with the rollout of 5G connections. In 2022, the Philippines ranked third globally in the highest number of cities in which 5G is available. While 5G may not be readily available in all areas, Filipino telecommunication companies encouraged customers to switch to 4G LTE SIM cards and upgrade to 4G-capable feature phones for better mobile internet connections.
Pre-paid vs. post-paid subscription
Due to its convenience and cost, many Filipinos have pre-paid mobile internet connections. Data packages can be as low as 50 Philippine pesos, including two gigabytes of data valid for three days. For unlimited calls and texts for three days and a two-gigabyte data plan, the average price is 75 Philippine pesos.
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Ookla. (June 6, 2025). Leading mobile operator in the Philippines from July to December 2024, by median download speed (in Mbps) [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved May 07, 2026, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1247423/internet-performance-mobile-operators-philippines/
Ookla. "Leading mobile operator in the Philippines from July to December 2024, by median download speed (in Mbps)." Chart. June 6, 2025. Statista. Accessed May 07, 2026. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1247423/internet-performance-mobile-operators-philippines/
Ookla. (2025). Leading mobile operator in the Philippines from July to December 2024, by median download speed (in Mbps). Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: May 07, 2026. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1247423/internet-performance-mobile-operators-philippines/
Ookla. "Leading Mobile Operator in The Philippines from July to December 2024, by Median Download Speed (in Mbps)." Statista, Statista Inc., 6 Jun 2025, https://www.statista.com/statistics/1247423/internet-performance-mobile-operators-philippines/
Ookla, Leading mobile operator in the Philippines from July to December 2024, by median download speed (in Mbps) Statista, https://www.statista.com/statistics/1247423/internet-performance-mobile-operators-philippines/ (last visited May 07, 2026)
Leading mobile operator in the Philippines from July to December 2024, by median download speed (in Mbps) [Graph], Ookla, June 6, 2025. [Online]. Available: https://www.statista.com/statistics/1247423/internet-performance-mobile-operators-philippines/
