The total fixed communication services revenue in the Philippines is forecast to increase at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 2.7 per cent from $3.8 billion (€3.2bn) in 2025 to $4.3 billion in 2030, mainly driven by growth in the fixed broadband segment, according to GlobalData, a leading intelligence and productivity platform.

GlobalData’s Philippines Fixed Communication Forecast (Q4 2025) reveals that fixed voice services revenue will decline at a CAGR of 7.4 per cent over the 2025-30 period, in line with a decline in fixed voice average revenue per subscriber (ARPU) levels, as users increasingly adopt mobile/OTT-based communication services and as operators increasingly offer free voice minutes with their bundled plans.

Srikanth Vaidya, Telecom Analyst at GlobalData, commented: “Fixed broadband service revenue, on the other hand, will increase at a CAGR of 4.2 per cent during 2025-30, driven by growth in broadband subscriptions, especially fibre optic (FTTH/B) broadband subscriptions.”

Fibre lines accounted for a majority share of 85 per cent of the total fixed broadband lines in 2025, which will increase to about 91 per cent by 2030, supported by the government and operator investments in fibre network infrastructure and FTTH service expansions. For instance, PLDT deployed FTTH in all cities and in majority of the municipalities in the country in 2025.

PLDT will lead the fixed voice services segment in terms of subscriptions through 2030. The operator will also top the fixed broadband services market, by subscriptions, supported by its strong position in DSL and FTTH service lines. The operator has earmarked a capex of around PHP50 billion ($0.81 billion) for 2026 to expand the reach and capability of its FTTH network and increasing its international bandwidth capacity.

Vaidya concluded: “The fixed communication services market in the Philippines is poised for growth, driven by technological advancements, regulatory support, and changing consumer behavior. As the demand for high-speed and reliable internet continues to rise, providers are likely to focus on expanding their infrastructure and enhancing service offerings to remain competitive in this evolving landscape.”

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