The Philippines has emerged as a dynamic center for online gaming, boasting a rapidly expanding community of gamers engaged in both competitive and leisurely pursuits. Research indicates* that the online gaming market exhibits promising growth, with projected revenues expected to reach 27.75 million USD by 2024. Furthermore, user penetration rates are forecasted to rise by 13.9% in 2024 and 14.2% by 2028, driving the industry’s advancement within the country.
Filipinos continue to show a strong preference for mobile phones as gaming devices, largely due to the accessibility of low-cost smartphones and advancements in mobile internet technologies. In line with this digital evolution, DITO Telecommunity, the nation’s fastest-growing telecommunications provider, is dedicated to enhancing the mobile gaming experience for its users by optimizing network conditions and ensuring high-speed connectivity with minimal latency.
In the recent OpenSignal Awards 2023, DITO was recognized for its superior Games Experience, which evaluates how mobile network conditions, such as latency, packet loss, and jitter, impact users’ multiplayer mobile gaming. DITO achieved a score of 63.1 points, outperforming its competitors, with Smart scoring 61.7 points and Globe scoring 60.7 points.
“We are delighted to receive the OpenSignal Games Experience Award, affirming our commitment to delivering an enhanced digital lifestyle for all Filipinos. With this recognition, we hope to establish DITO as the preferred choice for customers, particularly online gamers, seeking a seamless gaming experience, whether for leisure or competitive purposes,” remarked Evelyn Jimenez, Chief Commercial Officer of DITO.
“Powered by our high-speed next-generation technology, DITO offers a wide range of affordable mobile gaming subscriptions, enabling Filipinos to enjoy and explore various gaming experiences. We are continuously expanding our gaming portfolio to provide extensive support to the online gaming community and industry in the Philippines,” Jimenez added.
DITO users can elevate their mobile gaming experience by subscribing to a variety of gaming platforms, including Mobile Legends, Garena, Gameclub, Go Cash, EA Play, IMVU, Minecraft, Nintendo E-Shop, Steam, Ragnarok M, Unipin, Xbox Live, PUBG Mobile, Growtopia, Fortnite, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare, Sausage Man, Super Sus, and Lechiben.
To subscribe, customers can access the DITO App, navigate to “App Subscription” on the homepage, and select their desired subscription. After providing a valid email address, users will receive a voucher code and confirmation message upon successful purchase.
For more information about DITO’s gaming and other entertainment products, visit https://dito.ph/entertainment-partners.
* https://www.statista.com/topics/6720/online-gaming-philippines/#topicOverview
