The pandemic has definitely changed the Filipinos’ way of living. As the quarantine situations continue to be a challenge, distance learning through online platforms remains to be the trend for millions of students in the country. This new normal has accelerated a much needed emphasis on digital literacy and digital tools especially in the education sector. With this sudden shift to e-learning, improving the digital skills of students and educators has never been more essential.

Transitioning to this new way of learning has its fair share of problems. Students and teachers struggle with connectivity, financial resources, and “digital divide” or the limited access to digital technologies. Significantly increasing demand for fast, reliable, and consistent internet connection since the onset of the pandemic is also evident in the country.

Keeping its commitment to provide greater speed and bandwidth through pure end-to-end fiber internet service, Converge ICT Solutions, Inc. partners with Savers Appliances to launch the Converge Xcellence program.

"We recognize the need of students and educators for reliable internet plans, while ensuring flexibility in payment terms and affordability of offers to match the requirements for e-learning activities,” said Converge ICT Chief Operating Officer Jesus Romero.

The Converge Xcellence program enables an easy application to Converge’s internet plans through a no cash out offer. Aside from internet connectivity and easy payment options, this program also addresses the need of students and educators for affordable devices. In partnership with Savers Appliances, a leading appliance retailer, Converge Xcellence program offers cash discounts and installments for select laptops and gadgets at participating Savers Appliances branches.

“Apart from internet connectivity, students and educators also need devices for their e-learning, but affordability remains to be a challenge,” shared Savers Appliances Deputy General Manager Jansen Ivan Uy. “Our partnership with Converge solves this through an easy-on-the-pocket offer exclusive to applicants of the Xcellence Program.”

The limited-time offering from June 1 to August 31, 2021 is open to students, parents, and educators applying for residential subscriptions within the serviceable areas of Converge. To avail of the promo, the applicant must submit proof of enrolment or registration to be qualified.

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Converge ICT, the country’s fastest-growing pure fiber internet service provider, has partnered with Filipina Home-based Moms (FHMOMS), one of the most influential online communities today. The partnership was officialized through an exclusive pure fiber connectivity program called Converge M.A.M.A. (Making All Moments Awesome). The program intends to ensure more meaningful connectivity experiences for WFH or freelance-working women.

“We have always been committed to upgrading the Filipino online experience, and that is rooted in our families. Mothers play a major role in that. Forging partnerships with such groups as FHMOMS can only amplify our efforts to help improve qualities of life through our pure fiber technology.” said Jesus Romero, Converge ICT Chief Operating Officer.

The Converge M.A.M.A is a program dedicated to strengthening the community of women who are committed to enriching how they take care of their families by continuously improving themselves through technology. They are forward thinkers who leverage on sharing fresh ideas, new concepts, and meaningful trends. Since the majority is at home, these women have maximized the use of the internet for tutorial videos, informative podcasts, Zoom meetings, video calls, and social media interactions. With the reliability of pure fiber connectivity, these power women can better exchange insights and pursue passions to enable them to do what they do best.

“As mothers who, like everyone else, are trying to pursue our dreams and improve our ways of life, FHMOMS is happy to partner with Converge. The pandemic has made it more challenging for freelancers or small-business owners like us. Having an internet connection that we can truly depend on is important now more than ever.” Said MK Bertulfo, founder of FHMOMS.

The said program is designed to provide easier access to reliable connectivity to the community members by offering easy payment options and customizable internet plans such as the Converge FiberX Time of Day. Members will also get to take advantage of exclusive content to help them learn about a wide range of topics like business, technology, social media strategies, housekeeping, inspirational/motivational stories, and more.

“We’ve been working hard to provide our market with products that can address the market’s true needs. For the modern women of FHMOMS, such innovations like our Converge FiberX Time of Day – which allows you to double your speeds without doubling the price – will bring great value to what they are trying to accomplish every day.” quipped Romero.

Such efforts have helped establish Converge ICT as one of the top-performing Filipino companies with a 54% market share of fixed broadband net subscriptions and 1.04 million residential subscribers in December 2020. The company-wide performance was the primary reason for them to be included in the inaugural Philippines’ Growth Champions 2021 prepared by the Philippine Daily Inquirer and international market research firm Statista.

“While we grow as a company, we will never lose sight of why we are doing what we do - to serve everyone, especially communities that celebrate the strength of the family. Your small wins are our big wins,” added Romero.

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