Converge ICT

Converge ICT, commonly referred to as Converge (or ComClark in Pampanga), is a major provider of telecommunication and cable television services in the Philippines. It operates fiber optic broadband networks, cable television (marketed as Air Cable), and cable internet (marketed as Air Internet) in the country.

Converge ICT
Private company
IndustryCommunications services
FoundedAngeles, Philippines
(2015 (2015))
Headquarters
Reliance IT Building, 99 E. Rodriguez Jr. Ave, Ugong, Pasig, Metro Manila
,
Philippines
Area served
Philippines
Key people
Dennis Anthony H.Uy (CEO)
Jesus C. Romero (COO)
ProductsCable Television
Broadband Services
OwnerComClark Network and Technology Corporation
Websitewww.convergeict.com

History

In 2009, the Congress of the Philippines enacted Republic Act No. 9707, to grant Converge ICT Solutions Inc. the franchise to construct, install, establish, operate, and maintain a telecommunication system throughout the Philippines.[1]

Service areas

Converge ICT serves fiber optic internet access in Metro Manila, Calabarzon, Central Luzon and several parts of the Bicol and Ilocos regions,[2][3] and continues to expand its coverage across the country.

Converge ICT competes with PLDT and Globe Telecom as providers of Fiber-to-the-home broadband internet, in their respective areas of coverage.

As of 2020, it has around 500,000 subscribers, all are in Luzon.[4]

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References
  1. "Republic Act No. 9707". www.officialgazette.gov.ph.
  2. "Converge ICT vows early completion of fiber-optic cable installation in Cavite". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved August 15, 2019.
  3. Olandres, Abe (August 18, 2017). "Cavite-wide Fiber Optic Network signed with Converge". YugaTech | Philippines Tech News & Reviews. Retrieved August 15, 2019.
  4. https://www.commsupdate.com/articles/2019/09/17/converge-ict-solutions-kicks-off-usd70m-domestic-cable-project/
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