Consumer group urges reliable service in new shared fiber conduit policy
CitizenWatch Philippines backs the One Canal Policy for shared underground fiber conduits but says it must improve connectivity and cut service outages.
The Private Sector Advisory Council’s Digital Infrastructure Sector presented the One Canal Policy to President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., proposing that telecom and utility firms use a common underground conduit for fiber deployment. CitizenWatch Philippines welcomed the idea of national rules for shared conduits, emphasizing that the true test will be fewer consumer disruptions. The group called for clear metrics to ensure the policy delivers more reliable internet access across the Philippines.
Why it matters
Ensuring shared fiber conduits work reliably could lower internet outages for millions of Filipinos.
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