LEADING fiber broadband operator Converge ICT Solutions Inc. remains the best ISP provider for streaming Netflix among the country's players.
Converge’s rating is based on Netflix’s ISP Speed Index Leaderboard at the end of 2021.
The Netflix ISP Speed Index Philippines shows every month which internet service providers give the superior primetime Netflix viewing experience in the country.
Faster ISP Speed Index performance generally means better picture quality, quicker start times, and fewer interruptions when watching movies, TV series, and other content on Netflix.
"We're delighted to be recognized by Netflix, the biggest content streaming service provider in the world, for delivering the best digital experience to their users in the Philippines. We've been steadily improving our speed throughout the year, a testament that we're committed to uplift the digital life of subscribers," Converge Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer Dennis Uy said.
“Video streaming is one of the most demanding applications on the internet. It not only requires speed but high-quality connection as well, otherwise users experience buffering, pixelization, and slow-loading times. We have designed our network to have low delay or latency, no congestion, no packet loss, and minimal outages to ensure that our customers have an enjoyable and uninterrupted video viewing experience. We recognize our position in the Netflix ISP Speed Index Philippines as an affirmation of the quality service we offer our customers,” Converge Chief Operations Officer Jesus Romero added.
In the December 2021 report, Converge registered a Netflix average speed of 3.6 Mbps, putting it toe to toe with Sky Cable for the month.
The Netflix ISP speed of 3.6 Mbps outpaces the Philippines' average speed of 3.4 Mbps and is the highest speed garnered by the fiber broadband provider in 2021.
Converge has seen its ISP speed improve by 11 percent since the start of 2021 when it logged a speed of 3.2 Mbps.
Converge has consistently topped the monthly Netflix ISP Speed Index in 2021, staying on No. 1 on the leaderboard for 11 months during the year.
Converge, in November, gave its nearly 1.6 million subscribers a free speed upgrade of up to 800 Mbps.
This comes as the fiber broadband provider completed its national digital highway in the same quarter, essentially connecting all the major islands of the Philippines to its fiber backbone.