From telephones to the increasingly sophisticated and varied uses of the Internet, telecommunications has come a long way. 

Now more than ever, telecommunication services with its leap into the digital realm have become an important tool for businesses, allowing them to get information, respond faster, and communicate better for more efficient transactions.

A hundred and forty-two years ago, Eastern Communications commenced as one of the premiere telecommunications companies in the Philippines. The company was commissioned by the Spanish government to provide the country's first telegraphic services and since then, opened up new frontiers in telecommunications that transformed industries and allowed businesses to flourish.

The company takes pride in being the first Philippine telecommunications company to receive the ISO 9001:2015 certification, showcasing their adherence to high-quality standards and superior processes. The ISO certification is a testimony to Eastern Communications' ability to provide exceptional customer satisfaction through top-notch and reliable products and services. 

For years, Eastern Communications has been the preferred solutions provider of various industries in the Philippines such as BPO, ICT and Software Development Retail, Hospitality, Distribution, and Manufacturing, Banking and Finance, SMEs, conglomerates, and government institutions. 

"Being in the industry for more than a century is a milestone for us. We witnessed the transformation of communication services and we took it as a challenge to adapt to the technological revolution and provide better solutions to businesses," said Eastern Communications Co-Coordinator Atty. Aileen Regio. 

Over the years, Eastern Communications has pivoted itself to stay innovative by being the first enabler in providing advanced telecommunications services. 

"With our long history in the industry, Eastern Communications has expertise at par with other telcos, and we have the competence in delivering our promise of strong connection and personalized customer service," she stressed.

In 2018, Eastern Communications recalibrated and reintroduced the company through their campaign dubbed as "Our Strong Connection" which highlighted its new brand approach - high tech and high touch, a unique proposition that sets them apart from the competitors. This campaign also emphasized the company's dedication to expand its portfolio of dependable and affordable Internet, data, and voice products, and relevant business-centric managed services to clients while providing excellent customer service. 

Aside from their distinguished reliable Internet connectivity, Eastern Communications now caters to the modern workplace, offering high-speed global data services, secure data center and cloud services, and cutting-edge cyber security, among others.

"We've seen that businesses require more than just connectivity to thrive in the digital age and this is what pushed us to evolve into a full-service provider of world-class telecommunications services. With our network composed of reputable international partners, our clients are assured of achieving efficient and secure operations with our quality services," shared Eastern Communications Co-Coordinator Hermi Hizon. 

Eastern Communications believes that in this highly digital world, strong and reliable connectivity and ICT solutions bring innumerable advantages. And for the coming years when digital transformation has already become an integral part of our daily lives, Eastern looks forward to providing their strong connection to more businesses outside their borders. 

To learn more about Eastern Communications' services, visit eastern.com.ph.