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BOOSTING CONNECTIVITY. Radius signs partnership with ST Telemedia Global Data Centres Philippines last December 2024 for their largest data center located in Quezon City. Seen in photo are (from left) STT GDC Philippines head of Product and Marketing Evelyn Guerra, Radius vice president and chief operating officer Alfredo Solis, Radius president and chief executive officer Exequiel Delgado, STT GDC Philippines president and CEO Carlo Malana, Radius vice president and head of Sales Voltaire Van Gerard Manahan and STT GDC Philippines head of Design and Construction Pierre Albert San Diego.
PHOTOGRAPHS COURTESY OF MERALCO
Radius president and chief executive officer Quiel Delgado.
In an era where connectivity is essential, Radius Telecoms Inc. stands out as one of the leading telecommunications providers in the Philippines, offering reliable fiber-optic solutions for businesses and consumers. As a subsidiary of Meralco, the country’s largest electric distribution company, Radius leverages its extensive infrastructure to deliver high-speed, secure and stable data and internet services.
Radius prides itself with its 100 percent pure fiber-optic network, which provides a higher service level availability in terms of up time. Compared with traditional copper-based connections, fiber technology allows for faster data transmission, making it ideal for businesses. With its extensive reach across Metro Manila and key provinces, Radius continues to expand its coverage, bridging the digital divide and enabling more Filipinos to access world-class internet services.
As the demand for faster and more reliable internet continues to grow, Radius banks on partnerships with reputable institutions that further solidify its network infrastructure and service offerings.
In February, Radius partnered with globally leading distributed denial of service (DDoS) cybersecurity solution provider Nexusguard for the latter’s scrubbing center in Hong Kong. This significant development strengthens Radius’ security posture for its business-to-business (B2B) direct internet access service, ensuring enhanced protection against the growing threat of DDoS attacks.
These attacks usually involve the looding of a target server, website, or network with excessive traffic to overwhelm a system and make it inaccessible to legitimate users.
“This new investment allows Radius to block DDoS attacks in real time that also impacts our target latency in our traffic routing. The availability of a scrubbing center within our network guarantees that we maintain the high reliability of our internet service and ensure our low-latency commitment to our enterprise customers,” Radius chief operating officer Al Solis said.
In support of the Philippine hyperscale industry, Radius teamed up with ST Telemedia Global Data Centres Philippines (STT GDC) in December 2024 for the latter’s new data center in Fairview, Quezon City. This is STT GDC’s largest, most interconnected, and sustainable data center to date. The partnership enabled STT GDC to offer reliable connectivity to its local and foreign clientele, further solidifying Radius’ position as a trusted provider of premium connectivity solutions. This highlights both companies’ dedication to enhancing the country’s digital infrastructure and connectivity.
Building on its commitment to enhance the country’s digital advancement, Radius has a strong foundation rooted in innovation and strategic growth.
The deregulation of the Philippine telecommunications industry through Republic Act 7925 in 1995 opened the doors to ICT growth in the country. During this period, Meralco leveraged fiber-optic technology to interconnect its substations, enhancing its monitoring capabilities across its franchise area.
In 2000, Meralco launched e-Meralco Ventures Inc., which later became Radius Telecoms Inc. With a 100 percent fiber-optic network, Radius entered the local market with business-application-tested metro ethernet service, delivering secure, layer 2 connectivity. In 2012, Radius received its global certification and membership acceptance from the Metro Ethernet Forum, becoming the third Philippine telco to achieve this milestone after industry giants, Globe and PLDT.
From its early role as a carrier’s carrier, Radius has evolved into a full-service telecom provider for top corporations. It offers high-capacity, secure network solutions powered by Nokia, Cisco and Juniper. Recognized globally for innovation, Radius continues to expand its services, catering to the growing demands of data centers and enterprise customers.
“Our presence in the country reflects the strength of the Philippine economy. The growing demand for connectivity and ICT solutions continues to drive progress, and niche providers like us still have a market that we can serve. This also benefits customers by giving them more choices and greater flexibility,” Radius president and chief executive officer Quiel Delgado said.
This year marks Radius’ 25th founding anniversary, and with ongoing investments in data center infrastructure, the emergence of next-wave cities, and the increased demand for next-generation networking solutions, Radius continues to set new standards in the Philippine telecommunication sector — ensuring secure, reliable and world-class services.
