MORE provinces and cities in Western Visayas amp up modernization efforts, opening up several new opportunities.
In Iloilo City, the local government has been gearing up on tech and innovation projects to make it a full-fledged “smart city.” Bacolod, another highly-urbanized city, has also focused on digital upskilling of its constituents by enhancing the information and communications technology industry in the area.
These efforts open possibilities for residents to experience an improved quality of life, so how can they take advantage of it for their own progress and productivity?
A good internet connection at home is one of the vital resources to maximize the various technological advancements and modernization. SKY Fiber, one of the internet service providers in Iloilo and Bacolod, offers Super Speed Plans with “swak sa bilis, sulit sa bulsa” options so that locals can easily keep up with the rest of the world without worrying too much about the financial costs.
‘Swak’ internet speed as a saving grace
Many had to embrace working online as everything shifted digitally and having internet connection at home became a must-have.
51-year-old Emil Maulas of Mandurriao, Iloilo City, works in radio programming and production. But to adapt to the changing times, he had to learn the ropes of going digital as their station expanded to online platforms.
“Without internet, we cannot do our job. We’re now banking on it for our everyday operation. So if you don’t have internet, it seems that you are left behind,” Emil stressed.
The internet is crucial to his everyday life because his job heavily relies on it and many of his other activities—shopping, paying bills, and accessing to news and entertainment—have gone digital as well. It’s one of the reasons why he switched to a fast yet affordable plan offered by SKY Fiber.
“Previously, I had to wait for one hour or longer before I could upload or download a file. Now with SKY Fiber, it is easier and faster,” said Emil.
‘Sulit’ internet subscription as an investment
On the other hand, Lea Mae Agdana, a 25 y.o. from Banago, Bacolod City, a soon-to-be mom is seeking ways to earn more for her growing family after leaving her regular job as a sales representative.
“I got pregnant and I really decided to stop working on my own because I want to focus on our growing family, especially that we are having our first baby,” Lea shared.
Fortunately, there are many ways now for Lea to earn without leaving her home. With the power of the internet and social media, she found work that still allowed her to be with family all the time.
Their family is also thankful that they don’t need to shell out a lot of money for their SKY Fiber internet subscription. The monthly fee of just P1,699 for their 40Mbps Plan gives her a chance to save much more for their household needs.
“It’s such a blessing that we have SKY Fiber. It lets me venture into something new while I am with my family,” said Lea. “Swak ang ginkwa namon nga plan – damu pa kami makagamit [our subscription plan is really ‘swak’ because many of us in the household can connect],” she added.
Lea also shared that their SKY Fiber subscription is not only advantageous to her, but also to her brother who is studying and doing freelance writing. Unlike mobile data which runs out fast, the unlimited broadband allows her other family members to connect and enjoy as much as they want. Signal around the house isn’t a problem too because of the free WiFi Mesh devices included in their plan.
Subscribing to SKY Fiber
Ilonggos and Bacolodnons like Emil and Lea have found the ‘swak’ internet that’s ‘sulit’ for their budget with SKY Fiber. It allows them to keep up with the digital times and maximize the online space without their career and comfort suffering.
Experience the same speed and benefits from an internet connection when you subscribe to SKY Fiber. For just P1,299 a month, you can get the 30Mbps Plan which has boosted speeds of up to 45Mbps until the end of October.
Subscribing to SKY Fiber is also hassle-free when you apply online through at mysky.com.ph/skyfiber. Those that apply for a 50Mbps Plan or higher can even get up to P400 free Greenwich e-GCs until September 30.
You can also visit the nearest SKY Business Center to inquire. In Iloilo, you may find the nearest SKY Business Center at the 3rd level of SM City Iloilo Cyberzone.
