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Converge, Netflix collab on new bundle

Converge, Netflix collab on new bundle

Jekki Pascual,

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Converge, Netflix partner for new fiber internet bundle. Converge officials say they will also soon partner with other entertainment companies as they go beyond just connectivity. Jekki Pascual, ABS-CBN NewsConverge, Netflix partner for new fiber internet bundle. Converge officials say they will also soon partner with other entertainment companies as they go beyond just connectivity. Jekki Pascual, ABS-CBN News

MANILA -- Converge ICT Solutions has partnered with Netflix for a new bundle combining full fiber internet connection with a Netflix plan.

This is Converge’s step towards a new direction in business, focusing not only on fiber internet, but expanding as well to other features or services. In the future, it also plans to partner with other video streaming companies and will also have smart home service.

“It’s now time to go beyond just connectivity, bringing amazing digital experiences. This is just one step in the journey of bringing those experiences to our customers,” said Benjamin Azada, Converge Chief Commercial Officer.

The bundle also includes a new WiFi 6 modem, an Xperience Box with free entertainment channels, and additional speed for Netflix usage. Prices start at P1,798 per month, while existing subscribers can add P298 per month for the Netflix plan.

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Azada said this new bundle will help the company grow its subscriber base.

“Improve both our subscriber uptick, but also our ARPU or average revenue per user over time as more of our customers take on this hard bundles.”

Additional speed of at least 25mbps is also included in the package on time of the regular plan. Officials say the additional boost is to help customers stream better as the demand for bandwidth is growing as well. The additional boost was already the size of the total plan a few years ago, now it’s just an add on, officials said.

“We have heavier usage for bandwidth. More applications… Before 25mbps was our P1,500 package, now our P1,500 is at 300mbps,” recalled Orange Ramirez, Vice President and Brand and Marketing Head of Converge.

Converge Founder and CEO Dennis Anthony Uy said the partnership with Netflix is only the beginning. He hopes to reach around 3 million subscribers this year.

“By the end of the year, we might hit 3 million homes connected…. We make sure that with big houses, condominiums, hotels, we’re trying to do now is fiber to the room,” Uy said.

Converge ICT said its net income after tax surged 29 percent in the first nine months of 2024.

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