Serving Communities Since 1968

Company Profile

About IRIGATEL

COMPANY HISTORY

Serving Communities Since 1968

Since its incorporation in 1968, IRIGA TELEPHONE COMPANY, INC. (IRIGATEL) has been dedicated to providing top-notch telecommunication services to the residents of Iriga City and beyond. As the first company in the Bicol Region to offer an Automatic Dial System, IRIGATEL has continually invested in advanced technology to enhance connectivity and drive economic growth. From its early days with Strowger switching systems to the latest in software-based technology, IRIGATEL has always prioritized delivering reliable and innovative communication solutions. Our expansion into the municipalities of Nabua, Bato, Baao, and Buhi, collectively known as Rinconada, underscores our commitment to serving the wider community.

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Years of Proven Telco Experience

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Growing Number Of Subscribers

COMPANY MILESTONE

In the face of a dynamic telecommunications landscape, IRIGATEL has adapted and evolved to meet the changing needs of its subscribers. Despite the challenges posed by the rise of cellular technology in the 1990s, we have emerged stronger, with a renewed focus on providing high-demand data services. Today, with a subscriber base of 2,000 and a robust 4GB capacity (soon to be upgraded to 6GB capacity), we continue to exceed expectations, especially in rural areas where large telecommunications companies often fall short. IRIGATEL remains steadfast in its mission to connect and empower the countryside, ensuring that even the most remote areas have access to reliable and cutting-edge telecommunication services.

  • June 25, 2024

    INCEPTION - February 23, 1968

    IRIGATEL's start of its corporate life.

  • June 25, 2024

    FRANCHISE - June 21, 1969

    On this day, IRIGATEL had its first franchise

  • June 25, 2024

    IRIGA CITY OPERATION - December 15, 1971

    Actual operation commenced in Iriga City with 200-line automatic dial telephone system (analog).

  • June 25, 2024

    SERVICE EXPANSION - 1972

    Expansion of service in the town of Nabua, Camarines Sur, with a 100- line Step-by-step analog telephone system.

  • June 25, 2024

    1994 EXPANSION

    Expansion of service in the town of Bato, Camarines Sur, with a 100-line step-step analog telephone system and the town of Baao, Camarines Sur, with a 200 line Step-by-step analog telephone system.

  • June 25, 2024

    PABX Upgrade - 1995

    Upgrading of its telephone system system to a Private Automatic Branch Exchange (PABX), a digital telephone switching system made by ALCATEL

  • June 25, 2024

    NEW MILLENNIUM - September 7, 2000

    During the start of millennium, IRIGATEL renewed its franchise.

  • June 25, 2024

    PSTN Upgrade - 2002

    Another upgrading of equipment to a Public Switch Telephone Network (PSTN), a fully digital telephone switching system made by HUAWEI. IRIGATEL offered a dial-up internet (56 kbps) service to its subscribers. IRIGATEL introduced fiber technology between offices in Nabua, Bato and Baao from the Main Office Iriga. Internet service was upgraded to bigger bandwidth from dial-up to Digital Subscriber Line (DSL).

  • June 25, 2024

    SWITCHING FACILITY UPGRADE - 2012

    Upgrading of its telephone switching facility to Softswitch technology made by METASWITCH.

  • June 25, 2024

    FULL MIGRATION AND FULL REHAB - 2015

    Full migration of subscribers to Softswitch and full rehabilitation and upgrade of its outside plant facilities.

  • June 25, 2024

    SERVICE EXPANSION - 2016

    Expansion of service in the town of Buhi, Camarines Sur.

  • June 25, 2024

    FIBER TO THE HOME - 2019

    Availability and installation of Fiber to the Home (FTTH) for its subscribers.

  • June 25, 2024

    ANOTHER 25 YEARS - 2022

    IRIGATEL renewed its franchise for another 25 years.

  • June 25, 2024

    SOFTPHONE - 2023

    Calls from a cellular phone to an Irigatel landline and vice versa is toll-free

  • June 25, 2024

    IPTV - 2024

    Irigatel offers Internet TV to its subscribers on top of their FTTH subscription.

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