Converge ICT Solutions Inc. maintained its position as the country’s broadband provider to beat after delivering the fastest internet in the first half of 2026, according to internet analytics firm Ookla.

Based on Ookla’s analysis, Converge registered the highest connectivity score in the country at 73.14 from January to June. The company outpaced Globe Telecom Inc., which registered a score of 72.56, and PLDT Home Fiber, which scored 70.54.

The connectivity score measures the combined network performance of an internet service provider (ISP), including speed, latency, and the quality of experience in web browsing and video streaming.

In terms of speed, Converge secured the top spot with a score of 61.86, followed by Globe at 60.84 and PLDT Home Fiber at 58.46.

Converge’s download speed reached an industry-leading 143.04 megabits per second (Mbps) in the first half, while its upload speed also topped the category at 136.24 Mbps.

According to Converge, it also posted the country’s best latency score at 14.44. Lower latency ensures faster network response times for consumers, it said.

Meanwhile, Globe claimed the top spot in the video streaming category with a score of 78.04, edging out Converge’s 77.91.

However, the company led by tech tycoon Dennis Anthony Uy recorded the highest web browsing score at 90.91, ahead of both Globe and PLDT Home Fiber.

Converge said its performance in the first six months extended its dominance in Ookla’s assessment of the local broadband industry, particularly in internet speed, since 2022.

“Being awarded the fastest provider for four straight years, best ISP for three years, and now confirmed to have the best latency, is a testament to our consistent efforts to deliver superior performance,” Converge Chief Operations Officer (COO) Benjamin Azada said in a statement on Monday, July 27.

Converge intends to turn this achievement into a long-term competitive advantage by continuing to invest in network upgrades and expansion.

“The company continues to invest heavily in network capacity and technology services to deliver meaningful internet solutions to households, businesses, and public institutions across the country,” it said.

Earlier, Uy told reporters that the company remains committed to spending up to ₱23 billion in capital expenditures (capex), even as operating costs increase due to supply chain volatility.

He said Converge remains on track to expand its reach in Visayas and Mindanao through the development of around 900,000 fiber ports within the year.