Eastern Communications, the Philippines' pioneering telecommunications company and ICT solutions provider, has expanded its services to Bohol.
In a statement, the firm said it is bringing advanced connectivity and ICT solutions to Tagbilaran City and branching out to other areas on the island in the near future.
"Eastern Communications is expanding its reach to make its services more accessible across the Philippines," said Eastern Communications Vice President and Head of Sales Mike Castañeda.
He added that "we see Tagbilaran City as a strategic area for growth in the Visayas region, embracing digitization initiatives like cashless transactions and the development of the new Bohol Business Park, which is projected to generate 3,000 jobs."
Eastern Communications' commitment to Bohol extends beyond the telco’s infrastructure and products. During its Tagbilaran launch, the firm allowed local businesses to gain valuable insights on digital transformation and how to leverage the company's solutions to optimize operations and drive growth.
Eastern Communication focuses on bridging the digital gap and empowering local businesses through its innovative ICT solutions.
The expansion will provide micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) as well as large enterprises in the area with access to Eastern Communications' fast and reliable connectivity services, such as Eastern Fiber 1 and Internet Direct Service (IDS).
Eastern Fiber 1 offers a shared, high-speed fiber service that ensures optimal performance during peak office hours, making it an ideal choice for emerging businesses seeking affordable yet reliable internet.
For enterprises requiring greater connectivity, IDS provides dedicated bandwidth speeds of up to 10Gbps, ensuring uninterrupted, round-the-clock operations.
"Reliable connectivity partnered with ICT solutions are crucial for businesses to thrive and provide the best services to their stakeholders," said Jed Estanislao, Assistant Vice President and Head of Marketing and Customer Excellence at Eastern Communications.
He added that "our full suite of internet and ICT solutions can be packaged to meet the unique requirements of each type of business, ensuring dependable and customized tech services for Boholanos."
Eastern Communications’ ICT solutions include Network Solutions, Cybersecurity Solutions, Cloud and Data Center Solutions, and Business Applications. These digital tools are essential for local enterprises to confidently expand and lead their businesses to success.
Eastern Communications’ arrival at Bohol follows its nationwide expansion through the joint Philippine Domestic Submarine Cable Network (PDSCN) project, the longest undersea fiber optic cable network in the Philippines, spanning 2,500 kilometers.
This strategic infrastructure investment ensures Bohol's high bandwidth and low latency connectivity, solidifying the province's position as a prime destination for business and leisure.
"We are proud to say that we are also present in 30 of the 38 Next Wave Cities and Digital Cities identified by the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) and IT and Business Process Association of the Philippines (IBPAP) — a list that includes Tagbilaran City," said Castañeda.