PLDT Inc

Since the issuance of Executive Order, or E.O., No. 59 in 1993, which requires the non-discriminatory interconnection of Philippine carriers’ networks, we have entered into bilateral interconnection arrangements with other Philippine fixed line and mobile carriers. See Item 1. “Description of Business – Licenses and Regulations – Regulatory Tariffs” for further discussion.

As at December 31, 2023, PLDT has direct interconnection agreements with 77 foreign carriers from 35 countries. The average international termination rate for calls to PLDT fixed line was approximately US$0.1150 per minute in 2023. PLDT also carries international calls terminating to Smart and Sun networks where they have no direct interconnections.