By Marinel E. Peroy and Vince Hermosura
TOKYO — InfiniVAN Inc., a Japan-affiliated telecommunications and digital solutions company, welcomes the recently enacted Konektadong Pinoy Law as a positive step that will accelerate both investment and collaboration in the Philippine internet sector.
Shigeki Nakahara, President of InfiniVAN, said that while they await the law’s forthcoming implementing rules and regulations (IRR), the company is collaborating with local internet service providers (ISPs) and cable operators.
“These regulations will accelerate the investment of our local partners and we can accelerate our network arrangement. On our side, frankly, this is a positive regulation,” Nakahara said to a question by THEPHILBIZNEWS.
Republic Act 12234, also known as the Konektadong Pinoy Law or the Open Access in Data Transmission Act, was passed in August 2025. It removes outdated barriers to market entry such as the requirement of a congressional franchise, mandates infrastructure sharing, and sets new standards for service performance and cybersecurity.
Policymakers crafted the law to increase competition, expand access, and lower internet costs nationwide.
For consumers, the law promises faster, cheaper, and more reliable internet services. It also carries provisions to bridge the digital divide, particularly by enabling rural communities and cooperatives to launch their own broadband initiatives.
Analysts expect these changes to improve digital inclusion in education, commerce, and government services.
For InfiniVAN, the law’s emphasis on open access plays directly into its strategy of building resilient digital infrastructure and expanding its wholesale fiber network. Already a dominant partner among CATV operators with a 5,000-kilometer backbone, InfiniVAN has positioned itself as a key player in wholesale bandwidth, enterprise-grade internet, and next-generation ICT services.
Industry observers note that major telcos like PLDT, Globe, Converge, and DITO may face more competition under Konektadong Pinoy, but companies like InfiniVAN could thrive by partnering with local governments, cooperatives, and industrial zones.
The law’s infrastructure-sharing provisions are expected to accelerate rollout in underserved areas, while also supporting InfiniVAN’s smart city platforms and AI-ready data centers.
Ultimately, InfiniVAN’s embrace of Konektadong Pinoy signals how both providers and consumers stand to benefit: Businesses can expect resilient digital platforms, local partners gain access to infrastructure and investment, and ordinary Filipinos will soon see internet connectivity become more accessible, reliable, and affordable.