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PLDT DSL vs Fiber Speed Comparison

Speed is the most common reason people upgrade from DSL to fiber. Fiber has much more bandwidth headroom and typically offers better uploads.

Typical Speed Range

FeatureDSLPLDT FIBR (FTTH)
DownloadOften 1–20 Mbps (varies by line/distance)Commonly 25 Mbps to 1 Gbps+ (plan/area dependent)
UploadUsually much lower than downloadNear‑symmetric or higher uploads vs DSL
Upgrade PathLimited by copperEasy to scale with better optics/network

What You’ll Feel Day‑to‑Day

  • Faster streaming and downloads
  • Better cloud backup / video calls thanks to stronger uploads
  • Less slowdown when multiple devices are online