EPTHistory
Just a little background, as far as I know PLDT is the major player in the ISProviders in the Philippines, they control MOST of the infrastructure and deliberately monopolizes this since they are the ones who have Domestic Fiber Network (DFON).
Since PLDT has enough muscle in this country to dictate what it wants and disobey common standards of data routing, it chooses a different approach that will only benefit itself and not other peers like Globe.
Instead of routing data to our country's own IX, PLDT connects to Hong Kong Internet eXchange (HKIX) through its private VIX (Vitro Internet Exchange). This is a very shady practice because the data, that should originate and terminate here in Philippines, is instead, routed outside in Hong Kong just to return back to Philippines.
(if interested, read more here: http://www.reddit.com/r/Philippines/comments/2aurzq/how_pldt_deliberately_keeps_local_internet )
Current Issue
Globe
Recently (a year ago I think?) Globe suddenly implemented it's "Fair Use Policy" where they throttle the user's bandwidth to accommodate other users.
Globe is committed to providing you with fast and reliable mobile internet service. That's why we've taken steps to implement an Fair Use Policy designed to reduce the speeds of only the 3% of users who are responsible for generating large volumes of traffic on your network which greatly impacts the service we offer to other paying subscribers. These customers often have file-sharing software or peer-to-peer/torrent apps on their phones or tablets, and download large-format files such as music, videos and movies consistently.
This means customers on an internet promo and plan who exceed 1 GB a day or 3 GB per month (whichever comes first) will experience browsing at slower speeds.
This policy allows us to maintain the quality of our mobile internet service and give all Globe customers a fair opportunity to enjoy our network.
Our Fair Use Policy is aligned with the global industry practice of telecommunications providers anywhere in the world and is subject to change without prior notice.
Our Fair Use Policy applies to all surfing promos and internet plans for Globe Postpaid and Tattoo Postpaid, except PowerSurf. It also doesn't cover surfing charged with regular browsing rates (P5/15 minutes).
Mobile surfing offers from Globe are generally meant for emailing, browsing and search activities. Customers who frequently use file-sharing software or download large files are usually the ones affected by our policy. Media streaming and downloading of torrents also contribute to the excessive use of bandwidth capacity.
This means customers on an internet promo and plan who exceed 1 GB a day or 3 GB per month (whichever comes first) will experience browsing at slower speeds.
This policy allows us to maintain the quality of our mobile internet service and give all Globe customers a fair opportunity to enjoy our network.
Our Fair Use Policy is aligned with the global industry practice of telecommunications providers anywhere in the world and is subject to change without prior notice.
Our Fair Use Policy applies to all surfing promos and internet plans for Globe Postpaid and Tattoo Postpaid, except PowerSurf. It also doesn't cover surfing charged with regular browsing rates (P5/15 minutes).
Mobile surfing offers from Globe are generally meant for emailing, browsing and search activities. Customers who frequently use file-sharing software or download large files are usually the ones affected by our policy. Media streaming and downloading of torrents also contribute to the excessive use of bandwidth capacity.
http://www.globe.com.ph/surf/fup
A lot of Globe subscribers were disappointed and complained to Globe but all of it went through deaf ears. A lot of them switched to PLDT (which already have the highest market share in the Philippines).
Because of this, Globe decided to do the most logical move recently, they just announced that they are increasing the caps and throttling your speed to...
64 KBPS
http://www.yugatech.com/telecoms/globe-dsl-switches-from-daily-to-monthly-caps/
Php 2,500 = $56 USD = 10 Mbps, 50GB cap per month + unreliable service.
*sigh*
PLDT
Back when I was still living with my mom's, we use PLDT. 3mbps, Php 999 ($22), very good uptime. I moved out from the province to work in the capital (Manila), first thing I did was subscribe to PLDT, same plan with blazing fast speed.
![[image loading]](http://i.imgur.com/GvSGaF2.png)
This is what I get during peak hours (100 kb/s off-peak).
PLDT used to be the "good-guy" for me, unfortunately they also are gonna introduce throttling and capping, starting with their other services.
![[image loading]](http://i.imgur.com/fdufDCm.jpg)
With these two major ISPs taking advantage of their hold in the industry, I don't know what the future of the Philippine internet would have.
PLDT and Globe keep on registering new subscribers but unable to handle the new influx. Instead of upgrading their infrastructure, they decided to limit the use.
TL;DR i suck at writing and our internet sucks.
I just want to rant. I would like to unsubscribe and move to another provider but the smaller ISPs are none the better which makes me sad. Google save us ;_;
google gif fiber indeed 
