What KCAT does

KCAT is a privately held Philippine telecommunications company that operates as both a Community Antenna Television (CATV) provider and Internet Service Provider (ISP), headquartered at 88 Guanzon Street, Kabankalan, Negros Occidental. Founded in 1993 as the first CATV provider in Kabankalan City, the company transitioned into broadband services in 2015 with the launch of its Internet Data Connection service and has since built Fiber-to-the-Home (FTTH) infrastructure across eight municipalities in Negros Occidental — Candoni, Kabankalan, Sipalay, Mabinay, Cauayan, Ilog, Himamaylan, and Hinigaran. Its core product is a tiered fiber internet portfolio spanning six plans from 20 Mbps at ₱999/month to 500 Mbps at ₱3,299/month, with select tiers bundling VivaOne and iWant streaming subscriptions.

The company monetizes through recurring monthly subscriptions on residential fiber plans, dedicated Leased Line circuits for business customers with guaranteed bandwidth and symmetrical speeds, and ancillary 24/7 technical support. Underlying technology is an FTTH network using light signals transmitted via glass fiber cables — described by the company as the first FTTH deployment in Negros Island — providing low-latency, high-reliability connectivity with scalability up to 500 Mbps for residential subscribers. Go-to-market is direct-to-consumer through website inquiries, phone (+63 917 624 5907), Facebook Messenger, email ([email protected]), and in-person consultations at the Kabankalan office, with payment collection via GCash, PayMaya, Palawan Pay, Security Bank, and M Lhuillier.

KCAT serves four primary segments: residential households (horizontal core), small and medium enterprises consuming leased lines, local government units across Negros Occidental municipalities for digital transformation initiatives, and educational institutions supporting online learning. The company is a self-described "thousands of homes and businesses" operator with 30+ years of local presence, distinguishing itself against larger national telecom players through on-ground technical staff, area-based installation promotions, and partnerships with the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) and NOLITC on digital inclusion. No revenue, headcount, or external funding disclosures are available.

Name

KCAT

Legal name

Kabankalan Community Antenna Television Systems Inc

Website

https://mykcat.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

KCAT is a privately held Philippine fiber-to-the-home ISP and CATV provider, founded in 1993, operating across eight municipalities in Negros Occidental with tiered residential fiber plans (20–500 Mbps) and business leased lines.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Broadband Internet Services

NAICS

Wired Telecommunications Carriers (517111)

SIC

Telephone Communications (No Radiotelephone) (4813)

akta.pro primary industry

Fiber ISPs (FTTH/FTTP Retail Providers) (HDAIADAE)

Keywords

• Fiber internet services
• Broadband connectivity
• Leased line services
• Cable television
• Telecommunications services

Headquarters

HQ city

Kabankalan

HQ country

Philippines

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Infrastructure, Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Residential Fiber Internet Subscription: Monthly recurring subscription revenue from residential fiber internet plans ranging from ₱999 to ₱3,299 per month. Plans include speeds from 20 Mbps to 500 Mbps with optional streaming bundle inclusions (VivaOne, iWant) on select tiers.
2. Business Leased Line Services: Dedicated internet circuit services for businesses providing exclusive bandwidth with symmetrical speeds, low latency, and high reliability. Revenue generated through custom business connectivity solutions and enterprise-grade infrastructure contracts.
3. Technical Support Services: 24/7 technical support services included with subscriptions, providing on-site troubleshooting, network diagnostics, fiber line maintenance, router configuration, and preventive monitoring.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

KCAT is a Philippine fiber internet service provider and Community Antenna Television (CATV) operator that delivers high-speed Fiber-to-the-Home broadband to residential and business customers across eight municipalities in Negros Occidental. The company offers six tiered fiber internet plans ranging from 20 Mbps to 500 Mbps at ₱999–₱3,299 per month, dedicated leased line circuits for businesses with guaranteed bandwidth, bundled streaming subscriptions on premium tiers, and 24/7 on-site technical support.

Product overview

KCAT offers a unified connectivity portfolio centered on high-speed fiber internet services across Negros Occidental, Philippines. The core product consists of six tiered Fiber Internet Plans ranging from 20 Mbps to 500 Mbps (₱999–₱3,299/month), with select plans bundling VivaOne and iWant streaming subscriptions. Business customers can access dedicated Leased Line Internet services with guaranteed bandwidth, complemented by 24/7 Technical Support. KCAT also maintains its legacy Cable Television (CATV) service, originally launched in 1993 as the company's first product. The portfolio is designed to serve residential households, businesses, local government units, and educational institutions with scalable connectivity solutions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• KCAT Fiber Internet Plans High-speed fiber optic internet service with six tiered plans ranging from 20 Mbps to 500 Mbps at ₱999–₱3,299 per month, with select tiers bundling VivaOne and iWant streaming subscriptions. Designed for residential households, small businesses, and institutions across Negros Occidental.
• Leased Line Internet

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKCAT collaborates with DICT on digital inclusion initiatives in Negros Occidental. DICT's National Broadband Plan and Free Wi-Fi for All Program aim to expand internet access across the Philippines. KCAT complements these nationwide efforts by serving municipalities with dependable internet for homes, businesses, and communities. San Carlos City LGU has built 17 DICT-recognized Tech4ED centers, and Kabankalan's disaster response offices have DICT-activated VSAT satellite internet.
• Local Government Units (LGUs)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKCAT partners with local government units across Negros Occidental including Kabankalan City, Cauayan, Himamaylan, Ilog, Mabinay, Sipalay, Candoni, and Hinigaran. Partnerships focus on expanding fiber infrastructure in strategic and underserved areas, supporting digital transformation initiatives within government agencies, and strengthening communication systems and community security.
• Educational Institutions & SchoolscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKCAT supports educational connectivity across Negros Occidental, partnering with schools and universities to enhance internet access for learning and digital education. The company supports digital transformation at institutions and assists in providing connectivity for students and faculty in both urban and rural areas.
• Negros Occidental Language & Information Technology Center (NOLITC)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerKCAT supports the province's flagship digital learning institution which is expanding into the 2.5-hectare NOLITC Global Campus in Talisay City, a DICT Digital Transformation Center Level 3 facility with ICT labs, robotics, AI programs, and co-working spaces.
• ASEAN Foundation (ImFact Negros)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerKCAT supports digital literacy campaigns such as the ASEAN Foundation-backed ImFact Negros initiative, which helps extend digital reach to indigenous communities and rural students across the province.
• Viva One & iWant (Streaming Partners)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerKCAT offers bundled WiFi + streaming services through partnerships with Viva One and iWant streaming platforms. Premium plans (₱1,999 and ₱2,499/month) include free subscriptions to these streaming services as value-added benefits for subscribers.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Cablelink: Regional cable and internet provider in the Visayas (Cebu, Iloilo, Bacolod areas) with similar CATV-heritage transitioning to broadband; directly competes with KCAT for residential and SME subscribers in overlapping Visayas geography.
• Converge ICT Solutions: Philippine fiber broadband provider that has rapidly expanded FTTH across Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao, directly competing for residential and SME subscribers in the same provincial and secondary-city segments KCAT targets.

Regional players

• Infinivan: Philippine regional fiber and broadband provider serving Luzon and Visayas; comparably positioned as a sub-national FTTH player targeting underserved municipalities and SMEs similar to KCAT's footprint.
• Asian Vision: Regional cable and broadband provider in the Visayas and Mindanao; directly comparable to KCAT as a provincial CATV-turned-ISP serving secondary Philippine markets with similar geographic and customer profile.

Emerging players

• DITO Telecommunity: Newest Philippine telco entrant rolling out fiber and fixed broadband; while initially mobile-focused, it is expanding into home broadband and represents an emerging competitive threat to provincial ISPs like KCAT.

Broad incumbents

• Globe At Home: Globe Telecom's consumer broadband unit rolling out FTTH and fixed wireless across the Philippines; competes with KCAT in the same residential and SME broadband segments, with broader geographic reach and larger content bundles.
• Eastern Communications: Philippine telecom subsidiary of PLDT/MetroPacific offering enterprise-grade connectivity and leased line services; competes with KCAT in the B2B leased line segment, especially for SMEs and government clients.
• Sky Cable: Major Philippine cable TV and broadband operator (formerly SkyCable / Sky Broadband); directly comparable to KCAT's origin as a CATV provider that evolved into broadband, with overlapping product positioning in cable+internet bundles.
• PLDT Home: Largest Philippine telco's consumer fiber arm offering FTTH and bundled plans nationwide; directly competes with KCAT in provincial Philippines and has significantly greater capex, brand, and content partnerships.

Others

• DICT (Department of Information and Communications Technology): Government agency driving the National Broadband Plan and Free Wi-Fi for All Program; relevant as a strategic partner and ecosystem enabler for KCAT rather than a competitor — KCAT collaborates with DICT to extend fiber into underserved areas.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Investors

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