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Philippine Mobile Connections Surpass Population by 20 Million in 2025

In October 2025, the Philippines recorded 137 million mobile connections, exceeding its population by 20 million, underscoring the ongoing use of multiple SIM cards despite mandatory registration policies.According to DataReportal’s Digital 2026 Philippines report, the number of cellular mobile connections in the Philippines reached 137 million in October 2025, which is approximately 117% of the country's estimated population of 117...