PLDT has moved to establish a bilateral IP peering arrangement with Globe Telecom that will help improve local internet traffic quality and provide better internet experience for the subscribers of both telco operators. With the peering arrangement, PLDT and Globe will now allow direct local exchange of traffic between PLDT’s Philippine Internet Exchange (PhIX) and Globe Internet Exchange (GIX) that is destined to each other’s broadband and mobile customers.
The MOA paves way for the readiness of the initial phase of bilateral peering which enables the exchange of localized IP traffic between the PLDT broadband and mobile subscribers and Globe subscribers, scheduled to be completed within 30 days upon the execution of the MOA.
It also dictates that the two telcos will work towards executing a fuller bilateral peering agreement within 90 days after the initial phase has been accepted, said PLDT.
Ernesto R. Alberto, PLDT Executive Vice President and Head of Enterprise
We are focused on taking effective measures to improve internet services in the country. IP peering is one such measure. By keeping local traffic local, we improve the internet experience of both PLDT and Globe subscribers.
