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Internet in BGC: speed, SIM cards and coworking

Updated October 2026Sources
114 MbpsMedian download

Is the internet good in BGC?

Median fixed broadband in Philippines is 114 Mbps and mobile is 66 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Café and mall wifi is generally reliable; BGC has more work-friendly cafés than most of Metro Manila.

Getting online in BGC

Details
Home fibreFibre from PLDT, Globe and Converge in most condos; about PHP 1,300–2,500 a month for 300–1,000 Mbps.
Cafés and coworkingCafé and mall wifi is generally reliable; BGC has more work-friendly cafés than most of Metro Manila.
OutagesTyphoons can cause short outages; some condos have backup
Tourist SIMSmart and Globe airport counters sell tourist SIMs; registration with your passport is mandatory by law. eSIMs available from both.
eSIMLocal carriers sell eSIMs to visitors.
CarriersSmart, Globe, DITO
Monthly data plan₱300–600 ($4.8–9.6)

Coworking spaces in BGC

Spaces we checked are open in 2026. Prices change; confirm on their sites.

SpaceAreaDay pass
Regus Eco TowerBGC, Taguig—

Internet speeds in Southeast Asia

National medians, Speedtest Global Index.

CountryFixedMobile
Singapore463 Mbps164 Mbps
Vietnam301 Mbps220 Mbps
Thailand299 Mbps134 Mbps
Malaysia179 Mbps165 Mbps
Philippines114 Mbps66 Mbps
Brunei86 Mbps254 Mbps
Laos60 Mbps45 Mbps
Cambodia55 Mbps112 Mbps
Indonesia51 Mbps66 Mbps
Myanmar25 Mbps—

Quick answers

Is the internet fast in BGC?

Median fixed broadband in Philippines is 114 Mbps and mobile is 66 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Café and mall wifi is generally reliable; BGC has more work-friendly cafés than most of Metro Manila.

Which SIM card should I get in BGC?

Smart and Globe airport counters sell tourist SIMs; registration with your passport is mandatory by law. eSIMs available from both.

Can I use an eSIM in Philippines?

Yes. Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors, and travel eSIMs work too.

Are there coworking spaces in BGC?

Yes: Regus Eco Tower.

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Sources

Speeds are medians from Ookla's Speedtest Global Index, cited for reference. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.