Converge powers Asia’s first Speedtest Certified hotel
CELEBRATING digital leadership Executives and representatives from Best Western Plus Metro Clark, Ookla and Converge join DICT Assistant Secretary Luis Miguel Planas (center) to mark the hotel’s achievement as the first in Asia to receive the Ookla® Speedtest Certified™ designation.
Photograph courtesy of Converge
Converge ICT Solutions has powered Asia’s first Speedtest Certified™ hotel after Best Western Plus Metro Clark earned official certification from Ookla® for its wireless network performance.
Ookla, a global leader in connectivity intelligence and a division of Ziff Davis, independently verified that the hotel’s wireless network met the standards of its Speedtest Certified program, confirming fast and reliable WiFi access throughout the property.
The certification was made possible through Converge Global Business, the enterprise arm of Converge, which equipped the hotel with high-capacity fiber connectivity and its hospitality solution, Content Plus. The network is supported by a 3,000 Mbps fiber backhaul, designed to ensure stable performance even during peak guest usage.
Speedtest Certified is a network verification program that evaluates real-world internet quality using Ookla’s testing methodology. Best Western Plus Metro Clark posted a score of 72.5 out of 100, exceeding the minimum threshold of 70 required for certification.
“Fast, reliable WiFi is now a fundamental guest expectation. We congratulate Best Western Plus Metro Clark on achieving Speedtest Certified status for its network. By earning our trusted badge of excellence, the hotel demonstrates its leadership in providing a positive digital experience,” said Chafic Traboulsi, senior vice president for sales EMEA and APAC at Ookla.
Eugene Yeo, chief executive advisor of Converge, said the certification highlights the role of fiber infrastructure in supporting modern hospitality demands.
“Converge is committed to empowering the hospitality sector with pure fiber connectivity that is capable of supporting the high demands of a modern hotel. Ookla’s certification for Best Western Plus Metro Clark validates the strength and quality of the fiber infrastructure and the excellent digital experience it provides to their guests. This collaboration exemplifies how reliable, high-speed fiber, backed by our position as the Philippines’ top-performing internet provider, is essential for premium property services,” Yeo said.