Telecom giants signed an infrastructure-sharing agreement to expand network coverage and boost digital inclusion nationwide.
The agreement, which was signed by PLDT Inc., Smart Communications, Inc., and DITO Telecommunity on Friday, aims to accelerate digital inclusion and help connect every Filipino.
According to PLDT Chairman and CEO Manuel V. Pangilinan, connecting the country is a responsibility that all Philippine telcos share.
The companies will share the use of eligible tower sites, telecommunications infrastructure within commercial buildings and other indoor locations, and submarine cable capacity for existing international connectivity assets under the non-monetary agreement.
The partnership will allow companies to cut digital infrastructure expansion costs by establishing a reciprocal resource-sharing framework, maximize the use of existing macro sites and in-building infrastructure, and expand network coverage.
DITO Telecommunity President and Chief Executive Officer Eric Alberto noted that the partnership is a modest one, but has the potential to deliver much better services for all customers.
The Philippines has a significant number of active cellular mobile connections and internet users, with a total of 137 million and 98 million respectively as of 2025.
