With a lot of Internet plans out there, it can be overwhelming to choose the specific one that’s best for you and your household. Enter PLDT Home—offering straightforward Internet plans tailored to match your Internet usage, your home size, and members of your family. We’ll help you decide on picking the most suitable speed/plan for you and your family, so read on!
How to choose an Internet plan
Choosing the best Internet plan can be tricky! It will be determined by various factors, including where you live, your usage, and of course, your budget. Each household needs a different speed for their plan based on their lifestyle. If you work from home, take online classes, or casually use the Internet, the Internet speed you need will differ!
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) in the United States recommends a minimum Internet speed of 25 Mbps for each person in a household with regular usage. Meanwhile, you can allot 10 Mbps to each device. Adding the speeds required for the people and devices that use your Internet gives you a rough estimate of what your Internet speeds should be.
Factors affecting the speed of your Internet
Several factors can affect the speed of your Internet connection. These factors include the number of simultaneous users, your type of usage, and whether you choose a plan with insufficient Mbps for your lifestyle.
Recommended speed based on usage and users.
Which PLDT Home plan is for you?
You may experience unlimited home Internet with Fiber Unli Plans, which now come with faster speeds. This tier of plans is ideal for small to medium-sized families. If you're just getting started with PLDT Fiber, you can choose a starter plan under this category.
Your options:
- Fiber Unli Plan 1699 (100 Mbps) - Good for heavy surfing, video calls, and SD streaming on up to three devices
- Fiber Unli Plan 2099 (200 Mbps) - Great for HD streaming, big file transfers, and gaming online on over three devices
- Fiber Unli Plan 2099 (400 Mbps) - Best for Ultra HD streaming, heavy file transfers, and online gaming on multiple devices
- 1000 Mbps - Perfect for the very best in everything
Fiber Unli Plans come with unlimited calls to any PLDT landline. Additionally, these plans include a complimentary Lionsgate Play subscription until June 1, 2023.
However, if you are looking for a plan with better connectivity and zero dead spots, go for Fiber Plus Plans. It lets you experience limitless possibilities at home with unlimited WiFi and whole home WiFi.
Your options:
- Fiber Plus Plan 2399 (200 Mbps) - Good for big homes with more than three devices to enjoy HD streaming, gaming, and large file transfers
- Fiber Plus Plan 2999 (400 Mbps) - Best for larger households with multiple devices to enjoy ultra HD streaming, gaming, and large file transfers
- 1000 Mbps - Perfect for uploading terabytes of data for work, business, or school. It is best to power larger smart homes with more than 10 devices for seamless 4K streaming and intense gaming
Fiber Unli Plans come with WiFi Mesh for whole home coverage. These plans are ideal for larger families who live in larger homes. Each plan includes a set of mesh points that can be installed throughout the house to ensure there are no dead spots. These are ideal for PLDT subscribers looking to upgrade their connectivity. These plans also include unlimited calls to any PLDT landline and a free Lionsgate Play subscription until June 1, 2023.
MyOwnWiFi
You may also opt to make your Internet stronger with two connections! The new MyOwnWiFi from PLDT Home provides a secondary Internet connection without needing a separate PLDT Home Fiber account, a new landline, or even a new modem. It is an additional bandwidth with the same speed as your main Fiber Plan. Your Fiber Plan may be shared by your entire family, whereas MyOwnWiFi may be used solely by a family member who requires priority Internet access for work, school, or play.
Determine your needs, conduct some online research, and compare plans to find the best plan for your household. Still can’t decide? You can also find the best Internet plan for your home by checking out our plan recommender here!