Converge Vision

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Converge Vision
Converge FiberTV
Industry Telecommunications (brand)
PredecessorsConverge Freedom (2019–2021)
FoundedJuly 28, 2021;3 years ago (2021-07-28)
Headquarters Pasig,
Philippines
Area served
Vision: Metro Manila
FiberTV: Selected provincial areas
Products Internet Protocol television
OwnerPacific Kabelnet
Converge ICT (co-affiliate)
Website convergeict.com/vision

Converge Vision, marketed as Vision (in uppercase), is a digital Internet Protocol television (IPTV) service provider in the Philippines. Launched in 2021, Vision is owned by Pacific Kabelnet Holdings and co-partners with affiliate Converge ICT. It is also available in key provinces marketed as Converge FiberTV.

History

In 2019, Converge first launched Freedom, an add-on streaming service offering cable channels for its FiberX subscribers in Metro Manila and Luzon. [1]

On July 28, 2021, Converge officially launched Vision, a new IPTV platform offering cable channels using its fiber broadband internet connection. Like its predecessor Freedom, the service is initially an add-on option to Converge's FiberX subscription at a separated monthly price. [2]

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References

  1. "Introducing the all-new Converge Freedom". Manila Bulletin. 15 April 2019. Retrieved 6 February 2024.
  2. "Converge launches entertainment service Vision". Rappler. 28 July 2021. Retrieved 6 February 2024.