The Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) said Thursday it signed a partnership with independent telecom tower operator LBS Digital Infrastructure Corp. (LDIC) to enhance internet connectivity in several key developments.
The collaboration aims to improve digital infrastructure in New Clark City, Morong Discovery Park, Camp John Hay and areas within Bonifacio Global City.
“Our partnership with LDIC represents a significant step in our goal to ramp up internet connectivity in our developments. Through this initiative, we can build the right infrastructure that will advance and propel digitalization of businesses and communities present in our developments,” said BCDA president and chief executive Joshua Bingcang.
The BCDA and LDIC signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to expedite discussions with mobile network operators and secure their approval for the deployment and subleasing of common towers in these locations.
LDIC, a majority-owned subsidiary of Sojitz Corp. and New Founderco Holdings Corp., will conduct feasibility studies to determine the project’s financial viability without incurring any costs to BCDA.
The pre-investment and business studies are expected to be submitted within a year of BCDA’s approval.
Another local telecommunication tower operator, PhilTower Consortium Inc., also expressed interest in partnering with BCDA to further enhance digital connectivity in its developments.
PhilTower has existing rooftop cell sites in New Clark City.
BCDA is also actively commercializing the passive ICT infrastructure in New Clark City, laying the groundwork for robust fiber infrastructure and competitive internet services in the 9,450-hectare metropolis.
