The Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) and the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) will fully activate the 2-terabit-per-second (Tbps) bandwidth from global tech giant Meta, significantly accelerating the rollout of the National Broadband Plan.

The capacity comes from the Luzon Bypass Infrastructure (LBI) — a 240-kilometer fiber corridor linking Baler, Aurora to San Fernando, La Union — jointly developed by BCDA, DICT, and Meta. BCDA built the corridor and cable landing stations, while DICT manages operations.

Currently, only 100 gigabits-per-second (Gbps) is in use under Phase 1 of the National Fiber Backbone. Activating the full 2Tbps will deliver a 20-fold increase in capacity, enabling high-speed, affordable internet for more government offices, schools, economic zones, and underserved communities nationwide.

BCDA President Joshua M. Bingcang called the move a “game-changer” for bridging the digital divide and powering future smart cities like New Clark City. The expanded capacity will also strengthen digital infrastructure in BCDA-managed estates, support smart logistics, and fuel AI-driven public services.

BCDA and DICT are finalizing technical and rollout plans, ensuring the initiative supports the UN Sustainable Development Goals on innovation, infrastructure, and reducing inequalities.