Philippine Telcos Show Improvement in NTC Quality Checks, but Issues Remain
Philippines' major telcos have shown improvements in download speeds and other metrics in the latest quality checks across Metro Manila. However, some areas still fell below standards, prompting the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) to order providers to address deficiencies.
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