DITO Telecommunity executives (from left to right) Chief Revenue Officer Atty. Adel Tamano, DITO President and CEO Eric Alberto, and Chief Technology Officer Rodolfo Santiago engage with media during the Kapihan sa DITO held on July 1, 2025. The leaders discussed the company’s Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) services, the new WowFi offering, and DITO’s latest technological advancements aimed at improving connectivity and digital access for Filipinos.
MANILA, Philippines — DITO Telecommunity successfully hosted its Kapihan with the Media on July 1, 2025, at the DITO Telecommunity Business Hub, offering a dynamic platform to present its latest milestones. The event served as a platform to highlight DITO’s latest achievements — from being named the Philippine’s Fastest Network with 14 out of 16 Mobile Network Experience Awards by Opensignal, to the impressive growth of of its Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) service, the official launch of DITO Home WoWFi and its continued commitment to empowering Filipino communities through reliable, future-ready connectivity.
The event brought together key media partners and DITO’s top executives to discuss the company’s commitment to inclusive digital process and nation-building through connectivity, fortifying the role of DITO as a nation-building telco committed to every Filipino.
Opening the event was DITO President and CEO Eric Alberto, who reflected on the company’s innovation agenda driven by Fixed Wireless Access (FWA).
In his keynote address, President Alberto underscored DITO’s achievement for obtaining a broadband speed of 92.87 Mbps for 4G, more than double than its competitors, and 5G at a maximum of 597.7 Mbps, sharing that this milestone has earned DITO the recognition as Opensignal’s Fastest Mobile Network in the Philippines.
“It is this achievement that earned us recognition as the Fastest Mobile Network in the Philippines awarded by Opensignal. Winning 14 out of 16 Mobile Network Experience awards – including Overall Experience and 5G Experience categories, is a testament to DITO’s unwavering commitment to deliver world-class connectivity to every Filipino. This milestone reflects the hard work of our entire team and fuels our drive to keep pushing the boundaries of mobile innovation,” DITO President and CEO Eric Alberto shared.
President Alberto also emphasized that DITO has democratized access to affordable internet connection for Filipinos wherever they are in the country.
“Our ultimate ambition is nothing less than to elevate the Philippines’ digital aptitude, its infrastructure, and its businesses to First World standards. DITO’s growth story is rooted in long-term thinking and bold investments in future-ready technology. While other networks have taken a more incremental path with 5G Non-Standalone networks, DITO made a deliberate choice to build a full 5G Standalone (SA) infrastructure at scale,” said DITO President and CEO Eric Alberto.
The country’s newest telco also shared the importance of wireless connectivity.
“Wired connectivity has faced significant hurdles throughout the years. Fiber lines get cut resulting in severe service downtimes, there is still limited commercial reach, and above all, the service is relatively expensive. That’s where fixed wireless access (FWA) comes in, which is DITO’s and the country’s next frontier. Wireless broadband eliminates the need for costly and time-consuming installation and repair. It allows us to reach areas that fiber can’t or won’t serve. In short, wireless is how we bridge the digital divide for every Filipino home,” added President Alberto.
He also formally introduced Atty. Adel Tamano as DITO’s newly appointed Chief Revenue Officer. This marks a new chapter in the company’s efforts to bring customer-centric innovation to the forefront.
In his keynote speech, Atty. Tamano outlined the strong growth of DITO’s Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) service through its special brand of Wi-Fi: WoWFi, with an average daily growth rate of 1,200 new users, now reaching 250,000 subscribers. At nearly 50% reach, whether with the Regular or the Premium Plan, subscribers are getting 5G-ready connectivity.
Atty. Tamano emphasized the importance of reaching underserved areas and meeting the evolving connectivity needs of Filipino households through the FWA Service, noting that all upcoming product developments will continue to support consumer flexibility, affordability, and ease of access.
“Out of 24 million households in the Philippines, only 8 to 9 million are served with broadband – and even among those, service quality is highly inconsistent. DITO WoWFi is our answer. That’s why we’re changing the game with our Fixed Wireless Access service which is a solution that addresses consumer pain points. It’s fast, reliable, unlimited, and most importantly affordable,” said DITO Chief Revenue Officer, Atty. Adel Tamanano.
Powered by DITO’s true 5G Standalone network, WoWFi Pro delivers speeds of up to 100 Mbps, and comes with unlimited 5G plus a bonus 50GB high-speed allocation. This is portable with a plug-and-play DIY setup with no professional installation required.
Now with DITO Home WoWFi Pro, you can finally experience the power of true 5G–fast, unlimited, and at a consumer-friendly price.
“This isn’t just about launching another product. This is about opening up digital and 5G access. We believe that our kababayans deserve better. DITO is committed to delivering real value and making good on our promise to be a telco that builds, includes, and empowers,” DITO Chief Revenue Officer, Atty. Adel Tamano added.
Throughout the Kapihan, one message was clear: DITO will continue to make an impact by challenging the norms, putting people first, and building a digital future with Filipino needs at the core.
As the only telco in the Philippines to build a full-scale 5G Standalone network, DITO is leading the way in future-proofing the homes of millions of Filipinos.
While most legacy networks operate on Non-Standalone (NSA) systems which just layers 5G on top of old 4G infrastructure; a Standalone (SA) setup is true 5G built from the ground up. For DITO, this means faster response times, greater network efficiency, and the ability to support new technologies like RedCap that are impossible on older networks.
RedCap, or Reduced Capability, is a global 5G standard developed for IoT (Internet of Things) and smart connectivity that offers faster than 4G performance with lower power usage and lower cost. It should be noted that RedCap only works on 5G Standalone networks like DITO’s.
In closing, Chief Technology Officer Rodolfo “GenBoy” Santiago provided a deep dive into the technical advantages of DITO’s network infrastructure. He underscored the company’s deployment of a Standalone true 5G network, offering ultra-low latency, high capacity, and next-level reliability for DITO FWA subscribers.
“What we really offer with DITO WoWFi Pro is faster than the usual 4G speeds; comparable to entry level fiber. Thus, it’s essentially saying that our brand of WoWFi offers 5G capabilities at the cost of 4G with the reliability of fiber, wireless pa. So mabilis, value for money, easy to install, convenient, and reliable. It’s the best of all worlds as you get speed, convenience, affordability, and future-readiness,” Chief Technology officer GenBoy Santiago added.
DITO WoWFi Plans for Every Household
Whether you’re looking for the ease of prepaid or the convenience of postpaid, DITO WoWFi offers tailored options to match every household’s connectivity needs from browsing to ultra-fast streaming and remote work support.
Worry-free connectivity bundled with 5G router, streaming access, and exclusive perks.
The Kapihan reaffirmed DITO’s position as an industry mainstay, offering convenient wireless broadband as a compelling alternative to traditional fiber, especially in underserved areas lacking connectivity.
DITO Telecommunity has once again proven its commitment to delivering world-class connectivity to Filipinos as it clinched 14 out of 16 Mobile Network Experience Awards in Opensignal’s latest Philippine Mobile Network Experience Report (April 2025). This includes all five Overall Experience Awards (Video, Games, Download Speed, Upload Speed, and VoiceApp Experience) and a clean sweep of all 5G Experience Awards which solidifies DITO’s reputation as the fastest mobile network in the country.
DITO is a Filipino company formed through a consortium led by Udenna Corporation, in partnership with China Telecommunications Corp.
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