Manila, Oct. 21 -- More households in different parts of the country will soon be able to avail of faster internet services through fiber-optic cables after telecommunications giant PLDT on Wednesday announced its plans to roll out more fiber lines and ports nationwide.

In a statement, Alfredo Panlilio, PLDT chief revenue officer, said the company will install more fiber lines and provide around 500,000 more ports in the next three to six months to meet the country's rising demand for high-speed internet connectivity.

"Broadband connectivity is more important than ever, particularly in these pandemic times when more people are directed to work and study from home. That's why PLDT is ramping up its capabilities to be able to serve more Fil...