Converge ICT Solutions Inc. (Converge), a fixed broadband service provider, has been named the Broadband Telecom Company of the Year (Philippines) at the Asian Telecom Awards 2023. The recognition marks Converge’s second consecutive year of being recognized as the Philippines’ choice of network.

Asian Telecom Awards ceremony took place at the Conrad Centennial in Singapore. The event marked the return of on-site presentations for the award show, bringing together industry leaders of the telecommunications industry in Asia to recognize and celebrate their achievements.

“This recognition is given at a very pivotal moment in our company’s journey towards digital democracy,” said Dennis Anthony Uy, co-founder and CEO of Converge. “Right now we are expanding the access of low-income classes to digitalization through prepaid products, and awards such as this motivate us on our mission to bridge the digital divide and make sure that when it comes to world-class connectivity, we will leave no one behind.

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The recognition highlighted the efforts Converge made during its record-breaking run in 2022. Recognized as the Top Rated Fixed Network in the Philippines for the first and second quarters of 2022 by network intelligence and connectivity insights leader Ookla, the ICT company went on to become the largest fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) network in the country after expanding in more areas and regions with its pure fiber footprint now spanning over 646,000 kilometers and 60% nationwide household coverage.

Digital access as a fundamental right

With roots dating back to Asian Mobile News in 2003, the Asia Telecom Award recognizes industry leaders that are at the forefront of innovation and reliability in Asia. The award honors companies that provide their clients with reliable products and services. 

Converge won the titles of Broadband Telecom Company of the Year – Philippines and Marketing & Brand Initiative of the Year – Philippines the previous year.

“This back-to-back win upholds our company’s unwavering commitment to our goal of connecting everyone in the Philippines with equal quality of services,” said Jesus Romero, COO and senior executive vice president of Converge. “Digital access is a fundamental right of every Filipino, and we intend to continue working to reach every corner of the country to boost opportunities and growth for all Filipinos and businesses.”