Converge ICT Solutions is preparing alow-cost prepaid home broadbandpilot for the fourth quarter, with a possible commercial launch as early as the first quarter of 2027. CEO Dennis Anthony Uy said the plan is aimed at Filipino households that remain outside the fixed-broadband market and rely mainly on mobile data. The proposal responds to a price-sensitive market where customers want home connectivity without a conventional long-term monthly commitment. Converge says the pilot is intended to expand access rather than simply shift existing subscribers between plans.
The company is considering a monthly price of about**₱500**, below its current prepaid fiber offer starting at ₱700 with speeds of up to 50 Mbps. Uy said the pilot may focus on third- and fourth-class towns in Mindanao, where extending broadband access remains difficult. Converge is studying ways to bring fiber infrastructure closer to residential areas, allowing connections to be deployed with less cost. The proposed pricing is a target, not a finalized commercial rate, so availability, speed, installation terms and service coverage may still change.
The opportunity is significant because household connectivity remains uneven. The Philippine Statistics Authority survey cited by Inquirer found that about half of households, or 13.56 million, had internet access at home in 2024. An Opensignal assessment cited in the report found that only 29 percent had fiber broadband connections. Converge believes prepaid service can reach families who cannot afford regular subscriptions or who want more control over spending. The company is also considering a refundable equipment deposit to reduce upfront costs while ensuring devices are returned when service ends.
Converge had 3.09 million subscribers at the end of June and said its fiber network reached 960,000 kilometers as of May. The planned product would extend that network instead of requiring a completely separate build, according to Uy. If the pilot succeeds, the offer could broaden fixed broadband access and give price-sensitive households an alternative to mobile-data-only connectivity. For now, consumers should treat the ₱500 figure as a company target rather than a confirmed retail promotion, because the pilot and final product specifications are still being developed.
