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Philippines digital and AI infrastructure expansion

Overview

The Philippines is undertaking significant investments in telecommunications and digital infrastructure. Major telecommunications providers, including PLDT, Globe Telecom, and Converge ICT Solutions, have projected combined capital expenditures of approximately $2.21 billion for 2026 to strengthen 5G connectivity and fiber networks.

Building on these telecommunications investments, the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) has introduced the Philippine AI+ Infrastructure Masterplan (PAIIM) 2026–2033. Developed in collaboration with the Asian Development Bank, this roadmap seeks to secure an estimated $34.4 billion in public and private funding. The plan aims to expand the nation’s AI computing capacity from 50 megawatts to 1.5 gigawatts by 2033, featuring a flagship $14.65 billion public-private AI compute and data hub.

Entities

PLDT · Department of Information and Communications Technology · Globe Telecom · DITO Telecommunity · Asian Development Bank

Timeline

  1. 5 days ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources
    Philippines targets massive digital and AI infrastructure expansion

    Philippine telecom operators are committing $2.2 billion to fiber and 5G, while the DICT launches a $34.4 billion AI infrastructure roadmap to expand computing capacity by 2033.

  2. 12 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Philippines telco sector projected to spend $2.45 billion in 2026

    Philippine telecommunications companies are projected to spend up to $2.45 billion on capital expenditures in 2026 to bolster digital infrastructure and 5G connectivity.

Sources

lionheartv.net · newsbytes.ph · voip.review