DITO Telecommunity is making waves in the Philippines by delivering what it calls “true 5G,” built on a 5G Standalone (SA) network.
SA networks allows for faster speeds, lower latency, and more reliable connections, showing the full capabilities of the 5G spectrum. 5G Non-Standalone (NSA) was used in the initial rollouts of 5G, where operators relied on existing 4G and LTE towers to support the new technology. While NSA offers a more cost-effective and straightforward way to deploy 5G, it falls short of fully realizing the potential and capabilities of the 5G spectrum.
DITO said that its SA network offers internet speeds up to 20 times faster than 4G, with minimum average broadband speeds of 639 Mbps. This is made possible by its network of over 7,000 cell sites covering 84% of the country.
“This enables us to deliver minimum average broadband speeds (MABS) of 639 Mbps for 5G for all sites,” said Retired Major General Rodolfo Santiago, CTO, DITO.
Santiago emphasized that the company aims to reach 87% coverage by year’s end, focusing on improving both capacity and reliability.
DITO Home
One feature of DITO’s 5G service is its wireless broadband offerings under DITO Home. These provide speeds of up to 500 Mbps and are designed to compete with traditional fiber connections. Wireless broadband has the advantage of being less prone to interruptions from physical damage, such as fiber cuts, and offers greater flexibility and mobility. This makes it particularly appealing in areas where wired infrastructure is impractical or unreliable.
Globally, the demand for 5G wireless broadband is rising, with market projections expecting significant growth in the coming years. The Asia Pacific region, where DITO operates, is expected to see the fastest adoption rates.
For Filipino households, DITO’s true 5G offers an affordable, high-speed alternative to traditional broadband, enhancing activities like gaming, streaming, and browsing, and helping bridge connectivity gaps across the country.
Source: https://backendnews.net/dito-delivers-true-5g-through-standalone-network-expansion/