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Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City, Metro Manila 
TWENTIETH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. ______ 
Introduced by Representatives Bryan B. Revilla, Lani Mercado-Revilla, and Ramon 
Jolo B. Revilla III 
EXPLANATORY NOTE    
In the digital age, connectivity is a lifeline. More and more workers now enjoy hybrid 
set-up where on certain days, they perform their tasks remotely, without needing to 
physically report for work. There has been a widespread use of ICT technology in 
educational institutions to implement synchronous and asynchronous online classes, 
where students learn at the comfort of their homes. Even the legislative work of 
Congress can now easily, in some cases, be performed online to streamline its 
processes. 
These crucial activities are anchored on internet access. Without reliable, secure, and 
affordable internet access, it would be difficult for Filipinos to satisfy the demands of 
the digital age. 21st-century skills will likewise be challenging to impart on young 
citizens who will face an incredibly different labor market as technology progresses at 
an unprecedented speed.  
Thus, to make the internet more accessible and affordable for all Filipinos, regardless 
of place, the proposed law aims to transform the telecommunications industry by 
implementing a Zero Spectrum User’s Fee Policy for certain frequencies. This will 
unload a heavy burden on the part of service providers that will allow them to bring 
down their prices to Filipino customers. Lowering or eliminating Spectrum User’s Fee 
can also stimulate competition among service providers, leading to more improved 
services, lower prices, and ultimately, a better internet experience for all the 
consumers. 
In view of the foregoing, the expedient passage of this bill – previously approved on 
third and final reading by the House of Representatives – is earnestly sought. 
      REP. BRYAN B. REVILLA  
REP. LANI MERCADO-REVILLA 
  Representative, AGIMAT Party-list 
 Representative, 2nd District of Cavite  
September 8, 2025
9:17 am
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REP. RAMON JOLO B. REVILLA III 
Representative, 1st District of Cavite 


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Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City, Metro Manila 
TWENTIETH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. ______ 
Introduced by Representatives Bryan B. Revilla, Lani Mercado-Revilla, and Ramon 
Jolo B. Revilla III 
AN ACT  
PROVIDING FOR CHEAPER AND MORE ACCESSIBLE INTERNET FOR ALL 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled: 
SECTION 1. Short Title. – This Act shall be known as the “Sana All May Internet Act”. 
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SEC. 2. Declaration of Policy. – The State recognizes the vital role of 
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telecommunication in nation building and as such, it shall implement measures to 
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provide communication standards suitable to the needs and aspirations of the nation. 
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As a scarce public resource, the State shall manage the use of the radio 
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frequency spectrum in the interest of the public and in accordance with international 
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agreements and conventions to which the Philippines is a signatory. Towards this end, 
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the government shall allocate the radio frequency spectrum to promote the adoption 
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of appropriate technologies and best practices, an interference-free environment, and 
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the highest service standards and shall assign the radio frequency spectrum to service 
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providers capable of efficiently and effectively using it to meet public demand for 
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telecommunications and data transmission services.  
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SEC. 3. Objectives.  – This Act aims to: 
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a) Establish a policy and regulation that will reduce to zero the spectrum user fee
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(SUF) paid by telecommunications entities to the national government, to
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enable the proliferation of the Wi-Fi technology usage and infrastructure
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development, and eventually lower the cost of delivering telecommunications
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services to end users;
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b) Promote the acceleration of internet use in the country and the expansion of 
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Wi-Fi technology and infrastructure in unserved and underserved areas so the 
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poor and underprivileged will have access to reliable, accessible, and 
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affordable connectivity;  
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c) Encourage and empower the small players in the industry to provide affordable 
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internet services, especially in the unserved and underserved areas; and  
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d) Adopt a license-free, zero SUF policy in accordance with international best 
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practices, and protect public interest by limiting the use of Wi-Fi frequency fixed 
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links to the government and duly enfranchised public telecommunications 
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entities. 
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SEC. 4. Definition of Terms. – As used in this Act: 
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a. Internet refers to the biggest worldwide global computer network providing a 
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wide variety of information and communication facilities, consisting of 
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interconnected networks using standardized communication protocols;  
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b. Internet service provider or ISP refers to an enfranchised Public 
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Telecommunication Entity (PTE), registered as a value-added service provider 
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with the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) and authorized to 
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build, install, operate, and maintain a network in order to offer internet access 
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services to the public for a fee; 
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c. Open and unprotected frequency refers to the frequencies at 2.4-2.4835 GHz, 
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5.150-5.350 GHz, and 5.470-5.850 GHz. of the radio spectrum. Any frequency 
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outside of these frequencies is a licensed frequency especially if it is included 
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in the frequencies listed in the NTC Memorandum Circulars and issuances 
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which are part of the National Radio Frequency Allocation Table (NRFAT); 
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d. Public telecommunications entity or PTE refers to any person, firm, partnership 
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or corporation, government or private, engaged in the provision of 
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telecommunications services to the public for a fee;  
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e. Radio frequency spectrum refers to the part of the electromagnetic spectrum 
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with frequencies from 30Hz to 300GHz, used for communications which 
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includes frequencies for wireless telecommunications technologies such as 
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radio, television, and radar;  
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f. Spectrum user fee (SUF) refers to the fee imposed by the government regulator 
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in the use of a particular frequency; and 
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g. Wi-Fi or Wireless fidelity refers to a type of wireless local access network 
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technology that is based on the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers' 
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(IEEE) wireless communication standard 802.11 family and uses the 2.4 GHz 
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and 5 GHz frequency band. 
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SEC.  5. Coverage. – This Act shall cover Wi-Fi frequencies at 2.4-2.4835 GHz, 5.150-
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5.350 GHz, and 5.470-5.850 GHz, and any other frequency band that the NTC may 
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deem open and unprotected after due notice and hearing. This Act shall in no way 
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amend or repeal Republic Act No. 10929, otherwise known as "The Free Internet 
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Access in Public Places Act". 
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Notwithstanding the foregoing, the NTC is hereby authorized to add in the list 
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of the frequencies enumerated under this Act, should there be in the future, pursuant 
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to internationally agreed standards, changes in technologies, and as public safety and 
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security may require any new frequency that may fall or be included into the definition 
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of open and unprotected spectrum. 
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SEC. 6. Establishing a Zero Spectrum User Fee. – The State through the DICT and 
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the NTC shall not impose a levy, charge, or collect fees from PTEs and other users 
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for their use of the frequencies as specified in this Act: Provided, That PTEs shall not 
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interfere with each other's Wi-Fi airwaves or with any licensed radio stations in the 
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course of their operations, thereby effectively establishing a zero SUF. The zero SUF 
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shall be without prejudice to the authority of the state, through the NTC, to collect fees 
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for registration and/or authorization permits and licenses provided that such fees do 
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not substantially deviate from traditional fees and charges that it becomes onerous to 
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PTEs. 
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SEC. 7. Devices and Equipment. – Devices and equipment used to access the 
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frequencies enumerated under this Act shall continue to strictly adhere to the existing 
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NTC technical conditions and regulatory standards. 
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SEC. 8. Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR). – Within sixty (60) days from the 
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effectivity of this Act, the NTC together with the DICT and representatives from the 
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telecommunications sector shall promulgate the necessary rules and regulations for 
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the effective implementation of the provisions of this Act.   
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SEC. 9. Joint Congressional Oversight Committee (JCOC).  – There is hereby created 
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a Joint Congressional Oversight Committee to monitor the effective implementation of 
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this Act, recommend the necessary remedial or administrative measures and perform 
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such other duties and functions as may be necessary to attain the objectives of this 
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Act.  
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The oversight committee shall be composed of eight (8) members, with the 
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Chairpersons of the Senate Committee on Public Services and the House of 
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Representatives' Committee on Information and Communications Technology as Co-
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Chairpersons. The three (3) members from each House, shall be designated by the 
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Senate President and the Speaker of the House of Representatives, respectively. 
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Provided, that at least one (1) member from each House shall be nominated by their 
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respective Minority Leaders. The secretariat of the JCOC shall be the existing 
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secretariat personnel of the concerned Committees of both Houses of Congress. 
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SEC. 10. Suppletory Application. – The provisions of Republic Act No. 10844 also 
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known as the "Department of Information and Communications Technology Act of 
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2015" and other laws consistent with this Act shall have suppletory application. 
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SEC. 11.  Separability Clause. – If any provision of this Act is declared unconstitutional 
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or invalid, other pans or provisions hereof not affected thereby shall continue to be in 
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full force and effect. 
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SEC. 12.  Repealing Clause. – All laws, decrees, executive orders, issuances, rules, 
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and regulations which may be inconsistent with any of the provisions of this Act, are 
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hereby deemed repealed, amended, or modified accordingly.  
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SEC. 13.  Effectivity. – This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication 
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in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation. 
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Approved, 
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