Hybrid Work Depends on Quality Internet

Philippine Workforce Demand Access to Fast and Reliable Internet to Succeed with Hybrid Work, Cisco Study Says

The success of hybrid work hinges on the quality and availability of the internet. 91% of workers say broadband services need to dramatically improve to support this new way of working. Workers also demand not only speed but also a high level of reliability and quality. A similar proportion (91%) say the reliability and quality of broadband connections are important to them. Dependence on high-performance internet access is underlined by the fact that over eight out of 10 (86%) Philippine workers actively use their broadband at home for four hours or more each day. Meanwhile, three or more people use the internet at the same time in 83% of Philippine households.

Many teleworkers need more than a basic level of connectivity to support their livelihoods. To address the demands on their broadband connection, more than half (52%) of Philippine workers surveyed are planning to upgrade their internet service in the next 12 months.

"With hybrid working continuing to be the mainstay for Philippines' workforce, access to high-performance, secure, and reliable internet is critical for employees to work effectively and productively when they are away from the office," said Zaza Soriano Nicart, managing director, Cisco Philippines.“ At Cisco, we work closely with our service provider customers to provide best-in-class internet infrastructure and services across the Philippines, enabling the success of a future-proof hybrid workforce, where employees can collaborate seamlessly and securely, no matter where they are.”

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