From Manila Bulletin
October 19, 2015
Sen Chiz Escudero urged the NTC to start cracking the whip so that the telco, especially the giant one in order to solve the very slow and expensive internet in the Philippines. The giant has refused to connect to the PHOpenX established by DOST. It has currently 33 members which include Globe, Eastern Telecom, Bayantel, Com Clark
Its data is currently routed to Hong Kong Internet Exchange (HKIX) through a privately owned Vitro Internet Exchange. (VIX) According to the good senator, a telco that does that holds our country as a hostage. An a regulatory body that cant enforce its mandate is inept.!
Why cant NTC force the issue?
1. It is toothless?
2. Does it not have legal mandate?
3. Does it lack leadership?
NTC it is time to be pro people and do your job. This is a govt of men.
4. Do the leaders care for the consumers/netizens? Is NTC aware of its duty to do so?
