Sponsored The telecommunications landscape in the Philippines is evolving rapidly as the country seeks to expand its digital infrastructure and capitalise on growing demand for connectivity.
A recent BuddeComm report noted that in the coming years most telecom investment in the Philippines will target urban fibre infrastructure, with continuing interest in new data centre construction and expansion of existing capacity. This focus reflects broader regional trends as businesses and public institutions migrate services and operations to cloud and data-centre platforms.
The Philippine government has also been active in strengthening information and communications technology (ICT). For 2020, an ICT budget of $105 million was allocated, including funds for public Wi‑Fi, campus connectivity at state universities and colleges, and initiatives supporting the National Broadband Plan. These investments aim to widen access and improve digital services across the country.
One of the nation’s long-standing telecommunications providers is Eastern Communications. Established more than a century ago when it was commissioned to deliver the country’s first telegraph services, Eastern has grown into a major player in the Philippines’ telecom sector.
“Being in the industry for more than a century is a milestone for us,” said Atty. Aileen Regio, Eastern Communications coordinator. “We witnessed the transformation of communication services and embraced the challenge to adapt to the technological revolution and deliver better solutions for businesses.”
Eastern Communications prides itself on quality and process excellence: the company was the first Philippine telecom operator to receive ISO 9001:2015 certification. It serves a wide range of industries, including ICT and software development, retail, hospitality, manufacturing, banking and finance, as well as government agencies.
In addition to high-speed global data services and cybersecurity solutions, Eastern is placing strategic emphasis on data centre and cloud services. Given the rising demand for data centre capacity identified in industry reports, building secure, scalable cloud and colocation services is a clear differentiator for the company.
The Asia Cloud Computing Association’s Cloud Readiness Index (CRI) highlighted both strengths and areas for improvement for the Philippines. In its most recent analysis, the country ranked 11th among 14 APAC nations reviewed, slipping two places since 2018. The report commended the government’s cloud‑first policy introduced in 2017 but recommended clearer, more practical guidelines to help agencies adopt cloud services and called for efforts to improve nationwide connectivity.
Eastern Communications sees these developments as an opportunity. “In a highly digital world, strong and reliable connectivity and ICT solutions deliver significant advantages,” said Hermi Hizon, Eastern Communications coordinator. “Digital transformation is already part of daily life, and we aim to provide robust connections to more businesses both domestically and beyond our borders.”
Hizon added that organisations need more than basic connectivity to succeed in today’s environment, which is why Eastern has evolved into a full-service provider offering world-class telecommunications solutions. With a network built alongside reputable international partners, Eastern positions its clients to achieve efficient, secure operations through quality services.
To learn more about Eastern Communications’ services, visit eastern.com.ph.
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